Although I had joined a Christian fellowship group almost two years before, I had never taken a prominent role in the ministry. One day I got a message from our leader...

I remember the sound of the gravel under my tires as I drove up the lane to visit my friend Willy. I can still see him waving from his porch —...

A part of me has always wanted to be a star. As a kid, I dreamed of joining the circus, where I would perform stunts that would amaze the audience. That...

Since I am a freelance writer, my income is not always steady. When my finances tighten, it can be embarrassing to admit that I can’t afford certain necessities. The last thing...

As my grandfather’s health began declining, I visited him often. When my extended family heard his health had taken a turn for the worse, they all flew into town to see...

Some years back, I was asked to teach a Bible study. I was reluctant to do it, and the coordinator asked me why. I replied that it wasn’t about the teaching...

One day I was riding on the Metro Mobility bus when an older man got on and made fun of me because of my height. It put a huge frown on...

My good friend Buck had just died. Only two months before, he was healthy, hale, and hearty — or so we thought. Then he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor...

As a young girl, our daughter, Amee, loved to sing in church. She sang with gusto, without worrying whether she was in tune or off-key. She simply praised God with all...

On weekends, my husband and I enjoy watching a house-renovation TV show. I am always excited to watch the transformation of an old, broken building into a functional home. Sometimes the...