One evening, while scrolling aimlessly through my Bible app, I stumbled upon Psalm 100:4 — “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!’’ I paused. Could gratitude be the...

I have always loved being physically active. When I was younger, I played basketball, eventually competing with the U.S. team against all-star teams in many countries. One of my greatest honors...

When I learned that I had a very rare and serious disease, I took a leave of absence from my job as a teacher in a Christian school to undergo treatment....

When I was about eight years old, I wandered off while playing in the woods behind my house. What began as a carefree afternoon quickly turned into panic as I realized...

A few years ago, we drove nearly sixty miles to see an outdoor performance of the passion of Christ. About forty-five minutes into our journey, our car began to make a...

A few months ago, I was trying to resolve large debts. Then my situation was exacerbated when my car was stolen and insurance did not cover the loss. I was frustrated...

On family vacations to the beach, some of us make it a point to wake up early and witness the sunrise. About fifteen minutes beforehand, we head out to the beach...

At a festival my booth was opposite a vendor who was having a rough day. He hadn’t slept well the night before and was discouraged about the slow sales. At the...

One spring, my husband came down with the flu and suffered from a sore throat, cough, and headache. He also lost his voice, but while his body recovered, his voice did...