Before I was born, my grandfather bought a lake cabin on a winding dirt road in the country. I love walking there; the road is paved now, but it still feels...

Several years ago, I decided to start living in a healthier way. After eating better and exercising I lost a total of 50 pounds. I slept better, my knees and feet...

One Sunday afternoon as my husband and I waited in the church foyer for a meeting to start, a man who knew about the church’s ministry with those experiencing homelessness came...

During WWII many people in the U.S. lacked the basics of life — food and shelter — just as many do today. On this 
particular rainy winter day in South Louisiana...

Within a period of ten months, 11 family members, friends, and a work associate had died. My 14-year-old cousin had been killed while crossing the street at night. And my 23-year-old...

Saturday morning the phone rang, and a familiar voice asked, “Do you hoe gardens?” It was Verna, my 90-year-old widow friend. I was semi-retired with extra time on my hands, but...

Because my husband works in another city, I have the responsibility of taking care of our two teenage sons and my elderly mother-in-law. Sometimes my life gets stressful as I try...

Recently a number of people have commented about my wife, Cindy, and me holding hands. Our banker remarked, “Well, look at you two!” Once while we were walking in our neighborhood,...

For many people, being alone with God means “quiet time” without interference from the outside world. However, because I am an extrovert, quietness is not in my nature. When I pray,...

A favorite game we played as kids was hide-and-seek with Copper, our golden retriever. We would take turns holding Copper while the rest of us hid in the deep woods. Once...