When I was about eight years old, I wandered off while playing in the woods behind my house. What began as a carefree afternoon quickly turned into panic as I realized...

A few years ago, we drove nearly sixty miles to see an outdoor performance of the passion of Christ. About forty-five minutes into our journey, our car began to make a...

A few months ago, I was trying to resolve large debts. Then my situation was exacerbated when my car was stolen and insurance did not cover the loss. I was frustrated...

On family vacations to the beach, some of us make it a point to wake up early and witness the sunrise. About fifteen minutes beforehand, we head out to the beach...

At a festival my booth was opposite a vendor who was having a rough day. He hadn’t slept well the night before and was discouraged about the slow sales. At the...

One spring, my husband came down with the flu and suffered from a sore throat, cough, and headache. He also lost his voice, but while his body recovered, his voice did...

Following our retirement after forty years of missionary service in Japan, my wife and I have been very active in our local church. However, two weeks after my left-knee-replacement surgery in...

As I was driving back home after meeting with a good friend, I noticed a small crack in my windshield. At first I didn’t pay much attention to it, but by...

Years ago, I planted a small grapevine in our backyard, hoping for a bountiful harvest. Its branches grew, but one season a branch withered. No matter how much water or fertilizer...

My two young grandsons were playing together in our backyard, competing to see who could kick their shoe the highest. Sounds of laughter and fun eventually turned to yelling and frustration....