I had undergone major surgery and was hospitalized for three weeks when we suddenly lost our source of income. We were forced to sell our house in order to avoid being...

After taking a bird-watching tour in Vermont, I became fascinated by our winged, singing friends of the air. I cannot walk outside without hearing the cooing of a mourning dove, the...

One day my grandfather told me we were going to our family’s land to pick “ground apples.” We picked up thousands of fist-sized rocks and threw them into the back of...

After more than 60 years of marriage, my father could no longer care for my mother at home. Her advancing Alzheimer’s disease required her to move into the memory-care unit at...

We were talking after church with our friend about the extreme heat this summer in Ohio that caused trees and flowers to wither. Farm crops were hit especially hard. My friend’s...

In 2023, my family and I had to move out of the house we had been renting. The owner told us that he would be renovating it, so we needed to...

My mom and dad taught me at a very early age to pray. But I struggle from time to time with how and what to pray. Our family regularly attended church...

In the desert of the American Southwest, low humidity requires that we stay hydrated, especially in warm weather. Drinking enough water is difficult but essential. One of my regular tasks is...

I had to travel about two hours from my home to the city of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, for a work meeting, so I took public transport. In the morning I rode...

When I first started leading the children’s message at my church, it felt like an obligation and made me a little nervous. But I have found a formula that works well...