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...

After I decided to quit my job, I was able to open my house to any of the mountain-village children who wanted to learn English and mathematics for free. At first...