The other day I went to the convenience store to buy milk. I grabbed a gallon jug from the cooler and strolled to the checkout. I recognized Reggie standing behind the...

During Lent, many Christians embark on a journey of spiritual growth and reflection, echoing Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness. This sacred time invites us to deepen our relationship with God...

I have spent more than 30 years teaching children with behavioral disorders. But I think back to a time when I considered leaving the education field. Thankfully, God sent me a...

My husband and I have three sons, and I noticed recently that I can easily identify each one by their footsteps on the stairs in our home. One goes quickly and...

In August 2021, our church started providing medical equipment like folding walkers, wheelchairs, toilet chairs, and beds with handles to people in need. A committee was formed, and I was entrusted...

I once went to an orchestra concert where the program included A German Requiem by Johannes Brahms. The baritone solo at the beginning of the third movement was sung by a...

My life seemed to be in a slump, and I felt stuck. I went outside hoping a breath of fresh air would cheer me up. The snow had almost disappeared, and...

When I was a child, a family trip to my godparents’ house for the weekend was always a treat. My family lived in a crowded suburb, so the retreat to their...

Ten years ago, my brother-in-law died suddenly from cardiac arrest. Within seconds, his two kids were left fatherless and their young mother became a widow. In the years since, Jesus has...

As I sat in my assigned plane seat, I took the opportunity to do a little people watching as the passengers began to flood onto the plane. I saw sad faces,...