I often think of my younger brother as a child who doesn’t really understand. Yet he understands a lot of information better than I do. Young children are often considered unable...

I drove to the school where my wife teaches kindergarten to deliver a package. I opened her classroom door only to find she had stepped out. As I stood in the...

At the beginning of winter, I took a walk through the woods and was remembering that the trees had been beautiful and full of colorful leaves only a few weeks prior....

I find driving our motor home extremely scary. I worry that I will misjudge the size of the vehicle while driving around roundabouts, along narrow roads, and in congested areas. However,...

Upon seeing a coin on the ground, I used to pick it up, slip it into my pocket, and continue on without another thought. Then I read Luke 15:8-10. In Jesus’...

I often find myself putting off housework and other chores. Even though I am aware of my tendency to procrastinate, I still often find myself with a sink full of dishes...

Reflecting on my spiritual journey, I realize certain people have helped to shape the direction of my life. I remember the pastor who shared the gospel with me when I was...

I began having severe panic attacks in my mid-thirties. Within weeks I was admitted to a psychiatric hospital and diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I had no history of mental illness, so...

As we began our cross-country trip, the pilot came on the intercom and announced, “We are expecting some turbulence at the start of our trip, so we would like you to...

My grandfather had always been a source of inspiration to me. Though he was not very literate, he was a godly man. At a young age, he was invited to speak...