As I watered my pothos plant, I thought of its history. The original plant was given to my mother as a housewarming gift close to 60 years earlier. When I moved...

Because of our identity, culture, or background we often feel separated from other people. The Samaritan woman who spoke with Jesus at the well was different from him because of her...

At our local grocery store, they often have flower bargains and markdowns after the weekend rush. When I went to the store after Easter, there were some Easter lilies on the...

When my children were very young, we attended an Easter service. While preaching about the resurrection of Jesus, the pastor talked about how Mary Magdalene and another Mary went to Jesus’...

After months of applying for jobs, I finally had a great offer! Everything seemed to be falling into place. Then suddenly, the company changed their mind. I felt lost, confused, and...

Eighteen years ago, on Good Friday afternoon, I was on my way to Birmingham, Alabama, for a much-anticipated Easter weekend with my daughter who was in college. The sky was blue,...

When I declare Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I usually focus on the word savior because I feel grateful that Jesus has saved me. But I wonder, when I call...

My medical tests and scans said everything was normal, but my symptoms persisted. Eventually, my doctor advised me to eliminate certain foods from my diet for a period of time. Within...

Though I have been in and out of ministry, I have struggled throughout my life with my faith in God and the institution of the Christian church. Much of the struggle...

Beneath my quiet persona I was an angry, bitter teen. I resented that I had been born into a highly dysfunctional family. I saw other healthy families and wondered why mine...