The year 2016 was filled with several life-changing events for my husband and me, the most painful of which was the loss of both our fathers. We were grief-stricken. However, my...

When we married, my husband and I had four cats that were allowed to move freely inside and outside of the house. After we moved, we had to keep them in...

One morning I arrived at church before anyone else and had to wait. I decided to harvest mansanitas from a tree in front of the church and began reflecting on God’s...

I decided to refinish an old piece of furniture that I thought only needed a little work. But stripping off one layer of old stain just led to another layer of...

From the moment my alarm goes off until I fall into bed at night, I feel like I am constantly on the go. Between school, work, and home, I rush from...

I was a happy and friendly child, but my attention deficit disorder caused challenges with my schoolwork and in relationships with my schoolmates and teachers. For many years I was bullied,...

Running is one of my favorite activities. I feel free and unstoppable when I’m running, and I love the rush of adrenaline. After a run I feel like I just accomplished...

In the summer of 2016, a storm came through our area and left a trail of devastation. Our family house was not spared — the roof was extensively damaged and required...

During my son’s struggle with addiction I often felt my hope fading. I was afraid he would be lost to this terrible evil. My fear and worry were never-ending and consumed...

I once worked for a medical facility where each month the department that showed exemplary efforts was named “department of the month.” Direct care departments such as therapy, physicians, or nursing,...