When I was young, my grandmother gave me a small, black Bible with this inscription: “Dear Greg: This little Bible is your very first one, so keep it nice. You are...

When my daughter wanted apple pie, I picked three perfect-looking green apples. However, after peeling and cutting one of the apples, I found it completely rotten inside. At times I feel...

After my husband of more than 64 years died, I found myself living alone for the first time in my 80 plus years. It was truly an adjustment. I often caught...

When I was a young lawyer, one of the first visitors to my office was a woman in her mid-80s who arrived on a large tricycle. I eventually learned that her...

Recently my children and grandchildren from out of state spent a week at my house. I noticed that we each had habits and activities that we did throughout the day. Some...

Fire destroyed the Bible camp’s main building, which housed the chapel, dining hall, and kitchen. One year later, I looked at the trees that had been in close proximity to the...

My husband, Kurt, and I used to walk a mile each day on the indoor track at the YMCA. Besides getting exercise, we enjoyed lively conversation and simply being together. But...

For my birthday, my wife surprised me with a trip to a bird park in our state. We saw birds from all over the world in many colors and sizes. Some...

I am not a trained or talented musician, but as a youth I always enjoyed singing in school choirs and singing praises to the Lord in church. A few years ago...

I had been crying out to God asking for a particular door to open for me, and when the door did not open I grew depressed and doubtful. I began to...