Years ago I felt empty and wrapped up in loneliness. One day I was walking aimlessly down the road, and a passing driver offered me a ride. We drove to the...

To celebrate our eleventh wedding anniversary my husband and I took ballroom dancing lessons — something we had wanted to do for years! Before we learned the basic steps to the...

During a recent stop at a fast-food restaurant, I ordered from a woman wearing a cross necklace made from two nails. When I complimented her on the necklace, she told me...

My glass-front cabinet holds intriguing items, and each one has a story to go with it. Some of the pieces also catch the attention of toddlers and crawling babies, and I...

In April 2008, we lost our teenage son, Nick, to suicide. Nick was much loved by our large family and his many friends. His sudden passing left us with raw emotions...

This verse puzzled me the first time I read it. How can thanksgiving be a sacrifice? I thought a sacrifice was supposed to be something difficult. What’s so hard about being...

I was in shock when, in my late twenties, my life came to an abrupt halt because of a significant injury to my lower back. For months I was confined to...

“Trust in the Lord.” “You are making a difference.” “You can count on my prayers for you today.” These notes and many more were written by Craig — one of my...

When I was in the fifth grade I attended a one-room country school. Once a year we had Achievement Day with contests for spelling and penmanship, among others. To prepare for...

When I was young, my mother taught me how to knit and cross-stitch. These skills have given me many hours of pleasure through the years. I am now in my seventies,...