The Israelites had suffered under Egyptian oppression for years. Their cries were not just words — they were groans of deep anguish. Yet God heard them. God saw their suffering, remembered...

One snowy day, I prepared to shovel our driveway, thinking it would be easy. I reasoned that because I worked out frequently, I could easily shovel a couple of inches of...

As our mothers visited in the kitchen, my best friend and I played a game in the next room. But we soon disagreed on the rules and started arguing. Finally we...

It has been 20 years since my mother died. I had no idea how much her example would mean to me now, nor did I fully grasp the extent her life...

Many years ago, I participated in a Christian small group. I shared with them that I was struggling to discern God’s will for my life. Often I said all I wanted...

Two of our five grandchildren live close enough that my wife and I are often blessed to have them sitting around our table at mealtimes. My wife is a true servant,...

One of the cartoons I enjoyed most during my childhood kept viewers captivated by encouraging us to actively participate. One way it did this was by asking viewers to call for...

After both of my parents died young from cancer and I watched my grandparents fight the disease, I developed a strong fear of cancer. I have often felt it stalking me...

After retiring at the age of seventy-nine, I moved to a small town where my son lives. Several weeks later, my neighbor invited me to her small country church. I had...