Today’s scripture reading describes a master’s positive response to a servant who handled instruction and resources well. Verse 21 came to my mind in my weekly small group when we decided...

Inside the kitchen, popcorn popped and conversation buzzed. We followed our hostess into her lounge as rain pelted the windows. But the orange flames of a log-burner flickered behind glass doors,...

I visit Oregon’s beautiful Cascade Mountains whenever I can. The many well-marked walking paths lead to a variety of wonderful sights. But two pieces of advice are given to all hikers:...

Years ago my husband and I adopted our daughter, a young girl from Vietnam whose parents had been lost during the war. Her mother was Vietnamese, her father was black, and...

The heating in our apartment building was completely broken and was unlikely to be repaired for at least 24 hours. As we settled in to wait, every tenant quickly felt the...

A while ago, I suffered quite a few losses in a short period of time. Days were filled with sadness as sorrow after sorrow came my way. Every day seemed gray....

It happened in Soviet Ukraine in 1978. I worked in the glass factory and lived in the workers’ dormitory. One day I was injured at work and was recovering in my...

Sitting in jail, I have learned to occupy my time with things I normally would not do, such as creative writing and drawing. With my newfound Christian walk, I decided to...

“I have my own church!” I shouted when I called to tell my parents that I had received an opportunity to play piano for a church full time. It was something...

Martha and Mary were dealing with a painful experience: their brother was ill, and they needed help. When they sent for Jesus, they must have hoped that he would come to...