How a Nightlight Illuminated Their Christmas

Christmas was just days away, and the charming ceramic Christmas tree nightlight I had ordered for Maya, our…

How Al Roker Learned There Are No Limits to Love

It might sound strange, considering I make my living on television and have been the weatherman and cohost…

Her New Teaching Partner Taught Her to Be Open to Change

Another long, frustrating day teaching high school English via Zoom. I peeled my sticky legs off the faux…

Her Faith Was Strengthened by a Friend’s Courage in Coping with ALS

“Hello, may I speak to Tonya May?” I didn’t recognize the voice on the phone. Must be a…

God Opened Her Eyes to the Blessings of Living in a Texas Oil Town

“I’ve always heard that people cry when they move to Midland and cry when they move away,” my…

Finding God in Unexpected Places

This summer I have been reading Finding God in Unexpected Places by Philip Yancey after coming across it in a Goodwill…

Faith in Action: A Hospital Chaplain Gives Grace

I walked into my office at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Indiana, that August morning at 7:30…

Everyday Blessings: Anchor of Faith

I was unpacking groceries that fall day when my husband, Tony, told me the devastating news: His sister,…

Could She Let Go of the House She Loved?

My husband, Lonny, and I sat in our car, gazing at the house we’d called home for 16…

Advent Symbols: What Do They Mean?

Advent is a season in which people around the world prepare for the miraculous birth of Jesus. Most…

A Dog Named Blue Taught Her a Valuable Lesson at Christmas

Lectures. Term papers. Finals. Grades. College was nothing but pressure on top of pressure. I was carrying a…

9 Inspiring Lives of Faith