Jesus’ ministry challenges us to accept people in spite of their flaws and imperfections. When Jesus began his ministry, he encountered different kinds of people. Many liked and loved him and...

Today’s scripture reading means the world to me. This passage helped me to realize that Jesus wants us to be his hands and feet. I have found different ways to honor...

When I retired four years ago, I was given a small, round, handsewn cushion. I kept it on a chair, mainly for ornamental reasons. However, recently the cushion has become useful...

I can remember the phone call from my district church leaders like it was yesterday. My house was a disaster with laundry everywhere and dishes to put away. One of my...

A few years ago, I felt like something was missing from my life. My days lacked meaning and purpose. However, instead of bringing my concern to God, I looked for fulfillment...

I was only a year old when my family migrated from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) to West Bengal, India. As refugees, we lived in a tent provided by the government for...

I am in the process of publishing my first book. It’s about my experiences of being bullied as a child because I stutter. A picture of myself and my bio will...

My first bicycle was a black Mongoose with silver trim. I remember the sheer exhilaration of riding my bike as a child and the freedom it offered. But there was an...

“My legs feel numb, Mom,” exclaimed my 14-year-old daughter. “They have felt numb for the past month.” The diagnosis was multiple sclerosis — a neurological disease involving the nervous system. Periods...

We will all socialize with different groups during our lifetime — family, church members, co-workers, neighbors. When we fellowship with others, we often want them to embrace our opinions and ideas....