My mother was my hero and my cheerleader. But then because of alcohol, she was in and out of my life. I remember watching my mother slowly be consumed by her...

I glanced out my front window, and the street was quiet. It was just another day. Last night, however, was much different. We heard the whistle and pop of exploding fireworks,...

I keep an old coffee can on my dining room table. Every day I write something I’m thankful for on a small slip of paper and place it in the can....

When I was in high school, I traveled back and forth between Germany and the United States by ship several times. Although the vast ocean seemed endless, I had total faith...

Since I was a child, I have attended Sunday school. I have always enjoyed it. In my youth, I embraced the opportunity to teach a preteen Sunday school class. For more...

As the time to take down Christmas decorations drew near, I felt that familiar sadness in my heart. The celebration of Christmas comes and goes so quickly. As I began to...

After weeks of high temperatures followed by torrential rainfall, the sun rose on a calm, clear morning. The blue sky was sprinkled with white fluffy clouds. I decided to take a...

As Christians, it is easy to think that we must not feel despair, be anxious, or have fears. We must remain calm and happy; we must always be loving, wise, and...

My son’s birth was a gift for my wife, Allyssa, and me. I remember the day he was born and the stress I felt as Allyssa had to have a C-section;...

Years ago, I lived in a small town in Honduras while working with a team on a year-long project. As Christmas approached, I felt sad instead of excited. For the first...