Every November our women’s group hosts a bake sale to raise money for local missions. Our bake sales unite different generations in our church to work as one body. This year...

A fire spread quickly through the flats, and the entire building was almost completely destroyed. Over eighty people died in the blaze. Hundreds had become homeless, many left standing in the...

As I was going through the difficult end of a marriage and moving into the even-more-challenging role of a single parent, I became an expert in hiding my emotions. In public...

In today’s reading, the writer of Hebrews cites the lives and labors of many Old Testament heroes — people like Gideon, David, and Joseph. Despite the challenges and trials they faced,...

When I was younger, I played golf two or three times a week with friends in a company league. And I was fairly competitive. When I would have an especially good...

When my aunt was being tested for a life-threatening illness, I started praying desperately that if she had the illness she would be healed. I worried, though, that my faith needed...

In February 2016 I was sentenced to jail, a new and unexpected experience for me, after having served my country as a soldier and my community as a firefighter. In June...

During summer months when school was out, I often spent time with my grandparents. One of my favorite memories is grabbing soft drinks from their fridge. At home, we had the...

After my mother became debilitated with dementia, she came to live with me. Her doctor prescribed medications and supplements, but she continued to decline. Her behavior became increasingly hostile, and eventually...

Our daughter is pregnant with our seventh grandchild. At a recent baby shower, as baby gifts were opened, I reflected on how much this baby is already loved. But I also...