One of my hobbies is painting landscapes. I enjoy looking at God’s creation and trying to portray my version of land, sky, and water on canvas. In order to paint, I...

When I became a Christian, my life changed. I developed a deep yearning to know more about Christ and to study God’s word. Every day I set aside time for study...

Sometimes I doubt that God cares about the mundane aspects of my life. Yet at the same time, how I handle the mundane things reveals my character. After all, Jesus commends...

At 61, with a new degree, I was discouraged. I had not received the job I had applied for with great hope. But then I received a phone call from the...

Some years ago after retiring as a pastor, I started to make a list of people to pray for. I couldn’t remember the increasing number of names I was concerned about,...

One day on a hike, I could see my intended destination: a grove of spruce trees towering above me. However, a thick briar patch stood in my way. Pulling clippers from...

My family is fascinated with birds, and we try to identify them whenever we are outside. One morning I saw an unusual and interesting bird. I didn’t have binoculars ready, so...

Tee times, happy hour, concerts, ball games, and tailgating were normal events in my life until a poor decision led to my DUI. My way of life was one of self-absorption,...

“Thank you, Sister. I’m blessed with your sermon,” said my friend. I had been given the opportunity to preach a sermon in our prayer meeting. Although I had prepared, I was...

There have been many times in my life when I have felt so overwhelmed that I have become very anxious, critical, and hopeless. Being a full-time student with a part-time job...