When I was a young boy in the 1950s, my family would visit my mother’s parents in Ohio. Their house backed up to some busy railroad tracks. The rear entrance to...

In February 2017 the government evacuated my family, neighbors, and friends in the La Barquita community in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. We were all relocated to a new community with better...

A pastor friend of mine was recruiting volunteers to portray biblical characters at her district’s confirmation retreat. Knowing that I enjoyed portraying biblical characters, she asked me to play Bartimaeus, the...

The day was hot, but inside my heart felt cold and fragile. Tears streaked down my face as my twin boys headed off to college. My day-to-day mothering came to a...

Several years ago I joined a devotional challenge where participants choose a word for the year. I chose the word love, initially focusing on examining my love for God. To reinforce...

Although I had joined a Christian fellowship group almost two years before, I had never taken a prominent role in the ministry. One day I got a message from our leader...

I remember the sound of the gravel under my tires as I drove up the lane to visit my friend Willy. I can still see him waving from his porch —...

A part of me has always wanted to be a star. As a kid, I dreamed of joining the circus, where I would perform stunts that would amaze the audience. That...

Since I am a freelance writer, my income is not always steady. When my finances tighten, it can be embarrassing to admit that I can’t afford certain necessities. The last thing...

As my grandfather’s health began declining, I visited him often. When my extended family heard his health had taken a turn for the worse, they all flew into town to see...