Over the course of 28 years of ministry, I’ve sat with hundreds of families in dozens of hospital waiting rooms. It’s an agonizing time filled with sorrow, loneliness, and fear. Virtually...

When I was young, I had a dog named Ollie. He was tiny but intelligent. When I rattled keys in my hand, he would spring to his feet and grab his...

After our grandson was born, I went to my son and daughter-in-law’s house to help out. I was so caught up in taking care of the house and the baby that...

During a holiday trip, my daughter and her family stopped to eat at a fast-food restaurant. Because of a mix-up in their order, they ended up with an extra meal. As...

In November 2017 my daughter was in a serious car accident while on her way to work. She was terribly injured and became unconscious. A few strangers who witnessed the accident...

I stopped at my uncle’s country store to purchase some gasoline and went inside to pay. As usual the store was busy with people purchasing groceries and other items they needed...

I was deeply saddened when I received the news that a good friend from our congregation had died of cancer. This brought back memories of the deaths of my mother and...

“Julia!” A voice hailed me as I emerged onto the street from the dentist’s office. My friend and I exchanged greetings. Suddenly, birds began singing. She reached into her pocket and...

I didn’t become a Christian until I was 32 years old. Until that time I did not know God. Looking back on my youth and young adult life, I feel shame...

Recently, when I visited the fields that my grandfather had farmed, I encountered a surprise. Expecting to see open fields, I walked into a forest of giant loblolly pine trees. The...