Recently I visited an art display entitled “A Leap of Faith.” It featured a pitch-dark staircase which would light up only after someone had the courage to mount the first step....

An image of Jesus laughing hangs on a wall in my office. When a friend saw the image of Jesus with his head thrown back and mouth wide open in uproarious...

My husband was a brilliant physician. He retired early because he has Parkinson’s disease. Since his voice has become soft and monotone, I sometimes have trouble understanding what he is saying....

Few things can dampen our resolve or put our faith to the test more than waiting. While we may struggle to accept it, God’s timing is God’s own. Habakkuk began his...

When I tried to share Jesus with someone who was more successful and more educated than I, the words tumbled out of my mouth in a confused heap. Then when the...

During the 25 years I have been reading The Upper Room, I’ve noticed that common themes and favorite scriptures seem to return again and again. The passage from Luke 12 may...

One morning, I was looking at new growth on a branch of my potted plant. A few days earlier, the very same branch had looked too old and worn out to...

Anyone who has traveled with me knows that I fall asleep in uncomfortable and unconventional places. Whether in crowded subways or on bumpy van rides — sitting or standing — I’ll...

I made yogurt from scratch the other day and was amazed at how simple the process was. All I had to do was bring a gallon of milk to a rolling...

I recently took my eight-year-old grandson fishing for the first time. We spent much of the day casting our lines into the middle of the lake. He was excited to catch...