As I sat down in the hospital waiting room, I hoped that everything would go well with my father’s surgery. The doctor had said that it was not a serious procedure,...

No one knows the right time or place to invite people to become a Christian and into the fellowship of the church. Christians must always be open and willing to provide...

After many years as a stay-at-home mom, I was preparing for an interview. I was anxious, not feeling certain that the Lord wanted me to work outside the home. Just before...

Following my retirement in 2018, I began walking my dog, Annie, every morning. One of our routes takes us past fields and farmland with beautiful mountain ranges in the distance. However,...

At a young age, I faced the heartbreaking loss of my father and grew up separated from my mother due to our impoverished background. Life became even more difficult when I...

While standing at the bus stop recently, I heard the melodious singing of an Australian magpie. Looking around, I spotted the bird perched on the roof of a nearby house. With...

For playground ball games in elementary school, I was always the last one chosen for a team. No one wanted me because I could never accurately hit or catch a ball....

When I found out my wife was pregnant, I was thrilled. Then we learned she was pregnant with twins, and I was worried we would not be able to meet all...

Elijah had humiliated King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. Terrified for his life because of Jezebel’s vow to exact revenge, Elijah fled. In his exhaustion, he uttered a phrase my heart has...

I grew up in a small town in South India, in a neighborhood called Ananda Peta, which means “street of joy.” It truly was a place of joy for me and...