As I was growing up, my family didn’t have much. At one time, four of us had to live in a tiny college dorm while my mom was finishing her degree....

When we got in line for one of my son’s favorite attractions at an amusement park, the wait time was over an hour and a half. I asked my son if...

An old and somewhat rare coin fascinated me, so I bought it. The value of the coin was stamped on it: fifty cents. But to a collector or a hobbyist, that...

I never considered that the color of someone’s skin was a big deal — until I was in third grade. My class was registering for state testing and the form we...

I’ve always had to work really hard in school. I make many mistakes, and my dad has to point them out and explain them to me. I was so discouraged by...

When I became a Christian, I resolved never to miss an opportunity to share my faith with others. One day as my husband and I were admiring our newborn son in...

As an artist, I have to focus on details like light, shadow, and color. Often I find inspiration in the beauty of God’s creation. Sunsets, mountains, and cascading waterfalls have been...

When at the age of 26 I moved to a bustling new city far from friends and family, I was overcome with loneliness. I began to pray: “Father, it’s miserable being...

After retiring as president and Chief Operating Officer of a public company, I missed my job’s challenges and activity. To help fill the vacuum, I turned to prayer — asking for...

When I was seven years old, my life changed drastically and forever. Until then, I had been very close to my father. One night, suddenly and unexpectedly, he passed away —...