Today’s scripture takes me back to my childhood in Africa. I grew up in a poverty-stricken household among alcoholism and domestic abuse. As a result, I took refuge in books, becoming...

I never had a best friend growing up. I was a child of a career military officer, and my family moved 10 times by the time I was 13 years old....

For health reasons, I was told to begin an exercise regimen. The busyness of my daily schedule made this difficult. So after putting my children to bed for the night, I...

Years ago when I was young, my siblings and I thought it would be fun to watch a scary movie. More than just “scary,” the movie we chose turned out to...

I am serving time in a federal prison. I have started writing to pass the time, and I decided to work on some meditations. I have faith that God will always...

I like sitting quietly in the pew in our small church before the worship service. The sunlight filters through the beautiful stained-glass windows, depicting stories from the Gospels. Long ago, such...

At one time in my life, I was surrounded by many social and economic issues. I was stressed day and night, and it was quite unbearable. When I tried to handle...

The buzz of chainsaws and the roar of wood-chipping equipment filled my ears as I slowed my car to a halt. A work crew was lopping off big limbs of trees...

At the start of my freshman year of high school, I was one of about 60 boys trying out for the basketball team. Only 20 players would be chosen. I was...

Several years ago, I experienced a deep hurt caused by a close friend’s betrayal. The pain was intense, and I struggled to find a way forward. In moments of despair, I...