After my heart transplant, I began taking time to slow down and reflect on the little miracles that happen in our everyday lives. Just after my operation, my mom asked me...

One morning on my walk to work, I saw a cute little bird walking on the pavement. I could not help slowing down to gaze at it. Then the bird started...

Mighty warrior. What a strange greeting! The title didn’t seem to fit Gideon at all. He did not look like a brave hero. He looked more like a frightened farmer. He...

My wife and I have two large dogs that sleep at the foot of our bed. Twice a week, they wake up with my wife at 4:30 A.M. and accompany her...

Three years ago, I was diagnosed with burnout, anxiety, and severe depression. Formerly a full-time teacher, my days suddenly revolved around visits to my psychiatrist, taking medication, and trying to cope...

Our entire community was shocked when three local high-school students tragically died in an auto accident just days before their graduation. I had taught two of the boys and remembered them...

While eating lunch at an airport, I noticed a young soldier a few tables away. I walked over to thank him for his service to our country. I asked where he...

Every day when I turn on the news, I see horrific stories of destructive wars, persecution, and mass shootings occurring around the world. Not only do these events anger me, but...

The printer for our devotional book notified us that we didn’t have enough funds for the 1,000 copies we had planned to print. Still sure the book would come out, I...

My friend has sent me greeting cards for the past 30 years. She doesn’t send just a birthday or a Christmas card, she sends a card for every holiday. She never...