The magnificent Tennessee Theatre opened in my city in 1928 and has since been painstakingly restored to its original opulence. It is one of my favorite places to watch plays and...

I had been retired for fourteen years, and everything was going well until I suffered a stroke. I thank God that my life was spared and that I still have use...

When I was a child my mom and dad bought a new couch. It arrived with a plastic covering, which my mom decided to leave on to keep the couch in...

Our pastor was on vacation, so I had the opportunity to provide the children’s message during our Sunday worship service. With the children gathered around me, I held up instructions to...

When I arrived at church, Joyce was already there. She had made coffee for Sunday school and had probably cleaned up the classroom, knowing her. Now she was walking around the...

“Dad!” my daughter called out. “There’s something making noise in the fireplace!” I went into the living room to investigate the fluttering sound emanating from inside the chimney. A bird must...

I work at a nursery school, and one day the other teachers and I acted out the story of Mary and Martha. While reading this scene to write a script, the...

Last year I decided to treat myself to monthly manicures. I look forward to these times of indulgence and to receiving such special care. My manicurist is now familiar with me...

“The position is yours, but you must accept it within two hours.” This was the message I received upon my return home, and it threw me into an awful conflict. I...