I have noticed a tradition in the United States where newly elected public officers swear an oath ending with the words, “So help me, God.” How relevant those words are! These...

Are you familiar with the names Jochebed, Shiphrah, and Puah? I didn’t readily recognize these names, but they were key players in Moses’ birth story in Exodus 1. Jochebed was Moses’...

Waking up in the early hours of the morning is hard for me. Waking up with a worshiping soul and a heart of praise is even harder. As a college student...

Before I knew God, I thought I could fill the void within me through my achievements. I was sure that getting good grades in school, having wonderful friends, traveling, having a...

When my husband was diagnosed with cancer last October, I was suddenly more aware of life’s finite timeline. My husband’s next breath wasn’t guaranteed. But, then again, neither was mine. Over...

My two-year-old Australian Shepherd loves to play fetch. Over and over again she brings me the ball, or the bone, or even the sock to throw for her. If I am...

I sat waiting to take my entrance exams for a second time. I had recently started seeking God’s guidance again after many disappointments, and I felt excited because I knew I...

My brother, a congressman and devoted public servant, suffered from Lewy body dementia. It was painful to watch the disease take my brother from me as his body and mind deteriorated...

When I receive a new issue of The Upper Room, I turn to the first page and draw a large T, like an accountant would use for debits and credits. On...

In today’s scripture reading, ten men with a skin disease stood at a distance and “raised their voices” to Jesus, crying out for mercy. At that time these people would have...