When I wanted to determine how best to invest my savings, I spoke with a financial advisor. When I needed to install an outdoor electrical circuit, I hired an electrician. And...

I often think of my younger brother as a child who doesn’t really understand. Yet he understands a lot of information better than I do. Young children are often considered unable...

I drove to the school where my wife teaches kindergarten to deliver a package. I opened her classroom door only to find she had stepped out. As I stood in the...

At the beginning of winter, I took a walk through the woods and was remembering that the trees had been beautiful and full of colorful leaves only a few weeks prior....

I find driving our motor home extremely scary. I worry that I will misjudge the size of the vehicle while driving around roundabouts, along narrow roads, and in congested areas. However,...

Upon seeing a coin on the ground, I used to pick it up, slip it into my pocket, and continue on without another thought. Then I read Luke 15:8-10. In Jesus’...

I often find myself putting off housework and other chores. Even though I am aware of my tendency to procrastinate, I still often find myself with a sink full of dishes...

Reflecting on my spiritual journey, I realize certain people have helped to shape the direction of my life. I remember the pastor who shared the gospel with me when I was...

I began having severe panic attacks in my mid-thirties. Within weeks I was admitted to a psychiatric hospital and diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I had no history of mental illness, so...

As we began our cross-country trip, the pilot came on the intercom and announced, “We are expecting some turbulence at the start of our trip, so we would like you to...