Most of my adult life has been spent in children’s ministry. I first began as a volunteer in my church, then took a full-time position. I found no greater joy than...

In high school I outweighed my older brother Vincent by more than 35 pounds, worked out more often, and could lift significantly more weight. I considered all of this to be...

I had taken on too much and found myself physically and emotionally drained. Thoughts of all that I had committed to overwhelmed me. I flopped down on the couch and cried...

After years of walking the heart-wrenching path of dementia, our beloved mother passed away in her sleep. My brothers and I gathered in her room to weep, remember, and pray. As...

I was at the beach admiring God’s beautiful creation. Wading into the water, I was being tossed around by rough ocean waves. I kept falling down and going under. It was...

Years ago, our family embarked on a road trip through Africa. We traveled in a vehicle that was equipped for the rough, rural terrain, and we were well prepared with tools,...

In my role as a career coach for high school students, I was presenting a lesson on the importance of a positive attitude in the workplace. A student I didn’t know...

It was too hot to sleep in my bedroom. After trying to find a comfortable position and sweating all the while, I went outside and laid a blanket on the small...

My sink and roof leaked last week. In addition to these problems, my spouse’s business is suffering due to our country’s uncertain political situation and economic downturn. Even with less income,...

When I was a boy I would run along the railroad tracks and look up into the star-filled sky. I would jump with outstretched arms, shout, “Up, up, and away!” and...