We were halfway through army basic training at Fort Knox. Before being dismissed for our first 24-hour town leave, our drill instructor reminded us: “Remember, each of you represents the U.S....

My family and I live close to the Gulf of Mexico. I love to walk along the beautiful beaches of white sands and emerald green water. When I see and hear...

When we said goodbye to my sister at the airport, we had no idea the difficulties she would face. She was young and had chosen a medical course at a boarding...

In 2017 our son graduated from college and our daughter from high school. Though we were excited, my husband and I were wondering, What next? My work visa did not qualify...

I keep a memo on my cell phone where I note the date and situation whenever I sense God’s presence and guidance. I began this practice a little over two years...

When I learned about the metamorphosis of butterflies, I was amazed. I find caterpillars to be unpleasant — especially those that sting when you touch them. But it is through the...

I’ve always loved to walk a prayer labyrinth. The calming repetitiveness of the various switchbacks and turns of the path lulls me into a meditative state. Over the years my affection...

I was going through a difficult situation. The thought of recent events made me so scared that I could barely sleep. Every morning I woke up feeling weak and fearful just...

When I entered high school, it seemed like everyone already knew one another. I felt alone and insecure. At lunch and in classes, I watched and studied the way other students...

At the sound of screeching tires, we checked the rearview mirror and saw our 90-year-old uncle making a U-turn on a crowded Milwaukee street. He continued to tail our car despite...