I recently learned that my seventeen-year-old grandson was involved in a water rescue. While swimming in the ocean with a friend, a riptide began carrying them away from shore. As they...

A member of my church asked for my help submitting an online application for her son to attend a popular citywide activity camp program. The program is free, the children have...

Because I am in prison I have had to grant someone on the outside power of attorney. This allows them to legally represent my interests, sign documents, and make many decisions...

When I’m leaving my neighborhood grocery store, I often see a young man standing on the street corner, holding a sign. It says, “Homeless. Please give. Anything helps.” He stands there...

Forgiveness is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, and it’s a gift that is essential for our emotional, spiritual, and relational well-being. When we forgive others, we’re not only freeing...

My brother and I closed the lumberyard gates and stood looking at the meager inventory. Business had been slow due to the recession of 2009. Now our local economy on the...

When I moved from the bustling city of Chennai to a remote village, it felt like a step backward. Life had been convenient. I’d had a growing career, a loving church...

After a series of personal and professional setbacks, I found myself questioning my path and wondering if I was doing enough to fulfill my purpose. Each day my confidence wavered, and...

In 2001 I was a study-abroad student in southern France. I was in the program director’s office when I heard about the first plane hitting the World Trade Center in New...