On the worst day of my mission work in Africa, I woke up early to drive several hours into the bush. I got lost multiple times before finally finding the church...

I often serve my family leftovers to save myself a little time. The original meal is usually delicious. But when I serve the leftovers several days later, I sometimes feel that...

While praying for a new church home, my family met two other families praying for the same thing. Together we formed a house church. We met for worship and fellowship on...

When my friend Susy offered to teach us how to fold old books into the shape of a heart, I couldn’t wait. Once we got started, I discovered that the pattern...

There are over 60 languages spoken in my neighborhood, making it one of the most diverse communities in the world. But the beauty of our
 diversity is tainted by a
long history...

My husband, Roger, and I are retired educators. Sometimes we are approached by former students who ask, “Do you 
remember me?” Most of the time we can recall their names, but...

Every day I ask for God’s guidance. I share my problems and concerns with God and place them in God’s hands. But as I write this meditation, it is difficult. I...

I thought I was settled for life. Bob and I had graduated from high school and college, married, and were living in 
our hometown. Then, God called my husband to full-time...

When asked what he wanted for his 8th birthday party, my grandson Caleb said, “A party with presents. Everybody brings a present, and then we will take all the presents to...

My 87-year-old father enjoys feeding birds and small 
animals. One day, I was visiting him after he had thrown scrap food into the woods for the wild animals. Instead of 
attracting...