As a child, I was sometimes plagued by vivid nightmares. Once when I was eight or nine, I awoke terrified though I could not remember what had frightened me. It was...

My wife and I developed the habit of praying together before bed each night. Typically, I pray aloud for our marriage, our children, friends, church, and community, and for other concerns...

The year 2019 was a turning point for me, as well as one of the lowest times in my life. My husband and I lost our first child, who was only...

We had just planted a few vegetable seedlings when our town had continuous cold and rainy days for a week. Tender sprouts of green beans were just peeking out of the...

Our flight attendant was getting frustrated. She was explaining the emergency safety procedures, but many of us were either ignoring her or engaged in other conversations. Eventually she raised her voice...

I attended an inspiring conference in Gothenburg, Sweden, some years ago. Many of the speakers were focused on the importance of knowing our neighbors. After the conference was over, I planned...

In the spring of 2009 I hit rock bottom. Many times in my years of alcohol and drug abuse I thought that I had reached my lowest point, but they paled...

Most of us can remember “helping” our parents when we were children. For me, helping usually consisted of my holding a tool while my father worked nearby. Sometimes I’d get to...

Since childhood I have been a good student, an active participant in church activities, and part of a well-known family in my community. Being the best and succeeding in the eyes...

A kaleidoscope is a tube-shaped toy containing mirrors and colored pieces. A person looks into one end of the tube and turns it to view constantly changing patterns. I started collecting...