Several weeks before Thanksgiving last year, my grown daughter began feeling bad. She thought it was a stomach bug that would go away in time. But when Thanksgiving came, a holiday whose food she especially enjoyed, her discomfort was...
Last weekend, we celebrated the anniversary of our seven-year-old son’s family day when he was officially adopted as a member into our family. Each year on that day, we give glory and praise to God for fulfilling His promise to grow our...
I am not a mountain climber, but I have climbed mountains. Growing up in El Paso, Texas, I spent countless hours hiking the Franklin Mountains or venturing north to Mount Baldy in New Mexico. I have climbed as high as 14,114 feet in Colorado, so...
Last week, I sat down at my husband’s computer and began the steps to log onto our investment account -- one that we have had for years with a prominent, national firm. My husband was seated beside me, prepared to give...
For the first few decades of my life, hearing the word baptism always brought back a memory of when I was a young boy, maybe 3 or 4 years old. I was brought to a church for which before that day I have no recollection and very few after it. I...
I have always tried to be there for anyone who needs help. It was my second year of teaching sixth grade in one of the poorest school districts in San Antonio, Texas. My class was one-third Hispanic, one-third Caucasian, and one-third black. Many...
When I began having reoccurring headaches six months ago, I made an appointment with my primary care doctor. The culprit was high blood pressure and medication was prescribed. I was also referred to a cardiologist. “This...
It was with a sense of relief that I finished my shift at a major sporting goods store where I work part-time. After getting into my SUV, I drove through the parking lot and pulled up behind a car at the stop sign. Almost before I could...
While sitting in a group of people some time ago and listening to the conversation, the subject of the Bible came up. One woman said she thought it was nothing but a bunch of fairy tales. I am a quiet person but wanted in that moment to...
Timing is everything, right? The stars are lined up … or you catch a great break … maybe you are just lucky in life. But as a Christian, you know what may seem like luck is actually God’s grace and His perfect timing. I...
