I write Christian mystery novels. As soon as I finish a chapter, I edit it. I used to think I only needed to edit my chapters once. I also used to...

Throughout her life my mother prayed diligently. At the top of her prayer list was her family — my father, my sister, and me. When she died, what grieved me most...

When things go wrong, it can feel as if a heavy weight has fallen on our shoulders; in desperation to fix the problem we turn to others for help. When we...

Reading through the Bible recently, I came across 1 Kings 11 and the account of Solomon’s involvement with foreign women who turned his heart to other gods. As I read about...

While I was reaching down to pick up a shell on Florida’s Sanibel Island, a woman who was passing by asked if I was finding anything. I answered that I was,...

I need a walk, I thought. I must have some time outside with God. Worries were pressing down on me. I live in a valley surrounded by abundant hilly countryside. When...

Every Christmas season, we buy poinsettias to help us celebrate Christ’s birthday. Bright red, pure white, or variegated blooms add a festive atmosphere wherever they are. Some say the flower represents...

When I was younger, I had this notion that I had to do everything by myself. I believed that asking for help would give glory to others that belonged only to...

On a July morning, two police officers came to our home. With regret they informed us that our 23-year-old son had committed suicide. Deep sorrow broke our hearts. We struggled against...

The day after a hurricane I ventured into our backyard to check the damage. I found one sizable limb that had snapped off where it had joined the trunk of a...