In our fast-paced, busy, and loud world, we may find it challenging to rest. Overwhelming needs — spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, and relational — surround us. We can easily fall into...

Years ago, my family and I decided to foster young girls. Each time a girl returned to her parents or guardians, we felt the Holy Spirit leading us through the bittersweet...

As a teenager, I struggled with acne. Every morning I obsessed over how to cover new zits on my face. I avoided getting too close when speaking with strangers, thinking they...

Years ago my wife and I received an ornamental wrought-iron and wooden bench as a gift. We placed it outside in a spot that was good for people-watching or personal reflection....

As I was walking through my neighborhood, I noticed a neglected garden with lots of weeds and dry soil. Then I spotted a beautiful blue hyacinth. It reminded me of the...

I volunteer with an organization that provides meals to people in need. One day when I delivered a meal to Tom, I noticed a repairman approaching the home next door. I...

At the beginning of Advent, I brought my nativity set out of the attic to put on display and was sad to find that many of the figures were broken. The...

When I worked for the Gujarat Tract and Book Society, I was responsible for the distribution, promotion, and sales of literature. I once visited a church in South Gujarat to preach...

There’s an old spiritual that begins: “I don’t feel no ways tired.” The song goes on to say that even though the road is not easy, God has been with us...

In several countries around the world, including my home country of Brazil, people celebrate a day of thanksgiving. In the United States, Thanksgiving Day brings together family members, friends, and neighbors....