When I was eight years old, I told God that I wanted to be a missionary. I thought this type of service was the only way to show God my full...

“I can’t hear you! Speak louder!” These requests, directed to my wife, were becoming more frequent. Eventually, I had to admit that I was hard of hearing. Hearing aids have helped,...

I remember the first time I heard my dad read the story of Lot’s wife. As a child, I didn’t understand why Lot’s wife looked back. I wanted to yell, “Don’t...

Not long after we got married, my wife and I went to a sandwich shop. We were about to eat when a man in ragged clothes gazed at us and asked...

Growing old is for the birds, they say, and I would most wholeheartedly agree! But I sure wouldn’t trade the wisdom that has come with age for my younger years. So...

It was too hard. I had tried everything, and nothing was working. I was stuck, and nothing was going to change. I was at work, so I excused myself from the...

Most humans yearn for group interaction, so it can be considered odd to delight in solitude. But the “odd” people stand out. They break away from the herd by doing something...

When I read today’s parable, I find myself wondering, How can I spread the seeds of faith everywhere I go? We can spread the seeds of faith on any soil and...

The warmth of the sun lured me to the window. I noticed long shadows stretching across the snow-covered ground from barren trees blocking the light. A breeze rustled the branches and...

As I was quickly making lunch, the delicious scent of pumpkin soup filled my nose. I had added chicken, seasonings, and some vegetables. But when I uncovered the pot and took...