During my first semester as a math professor, one student’s facial expressions and body language made it clear — at least in my mind — that she didn’t care for me...

As I cleaned my home, I placed a stack of books on the left side of the stairs to take to the second floor. A few minutes later, I walked upstairs...

The Israelites had suffered under Egyptian oppression for years. Their cries were not just words — they were groans of deep anguish. Yet God heard them. God saw their suffering, remembered...

One snowy day, I prepared to shovel our driveway, thinking it would be easy. I reasoned that because I worked out frequently, I could easily shovel a couple of inches of...

As our mothers visited in the kitchen, my best friend and I played a game in the next room. But we soon disagreed on the rules and started arguing. Finally we...

It has been 20 years since my mother died. I had no idea how much her example would mean to me now, nor did I fully grasp the extent her life...

Many years ago, I participated in a Christian small group. I shared with them that I was struggling to discern God’s will for my life. Often I said all I wanted...

Two of our five grandchildren live close enough that my wife and I are often blessed to have them sitting around our table at mealtimes. My wife is a true servant,...

One of the cartoons I enjoyed most during my childhood kept viewers captivated by encouraging us to actively participate. One way it did this was by asking viewers to call for...