For more than a year I have been preparing to shift to full-time ministry. I anticipated relying heavily on my savings for the first few years of ministry, but recent changes...

Several years ago I traveled to Mozambique for a gathering of United Methodist Women. Part of our time was spent with members of the Mozambique Women’s Society in the capital city...

As a youth pastor, I frequently interact with young Christians struggling with everything from depression to failed relationships. Many come to me seeking help, prayers, advice, and comfort. In listening to...

The year 2016 was filled with several life-changing events for my husband and me, the most painful of which was the loss of both our fathers. We were grief-stricken. However, my...

When we married, my husband and I had four cats that were allowed to move freely inside and outside of the house. After we moved, we had to keep them in...

One morning I arrived at church before anyone else and had to wait. I decided to harvest mansanitas from a tree in front of the church and began reflecting on God’s...

I decided to refinish an old piece of furniture that I thought only needed a little work. But stripping off one layer of old stain just led to another layer of...

From the moment my alarm goes off until I fall into bed at night, I feel like I am constantly on the go. Between school, work, and home, I rush from...

I was a happy and friendly child, but my attention deficit disorder caused challenges with my schoolwork and in relationships with my schoolmates and teachers. For many years I was bullied,...

Running is one of my favorite activities. I feel free and unstoppable when I’m running, and I love the rush of adrenaline. After a run I feel like I just accomplished...