When I was younger, I had this notion that I had to do everything by myself. I believed that asking for help would give glory to others that belonged only to...

On a July morning, two police officers came to our home. With regret they informed us that our 23-year-old son had committed suicide. Deep sorrow broke our hearts. We struggled against...

The day after a hurricane I ventured into our backyard to check the damage. I found one sizable limb that had snapped off where it had joined the trunk of a...

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the financial security of my family, and I worry about our future. My worries fill my thoughts, drain my energy, and affect my spiritual life....

When I arrived at the hospital by ambulance, no beds were available in the emergency room. Instead, I was put into a wheelchair and taken to a large room where I...

Every day as I climb out of bed, I am troubled with thoughts like these: Remember when you insulted that person? Remember when you skipped your devotional time? Can’t you just...

When my son was in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) his health and his ability to breathe independently were out of my control. But so, it seemed, was everything else....

As my husband and I paddled our kayaks, we spotted fish swimming in the water and alligators sunning on the bank. Soon another kayaker maneuvered over to us and whispered, “Look!...

When Ezra came to our church, he and I struck up a friendship that led to many conversations and eventually a visit to his country home. But his health failed, and...

It felt like winter had lasted all year. I was tired of salting the sidewalk, drying out wet boots, and scraping the car windows. My mood reflected the dark, short days....