I had to lie on my back with my head strapped in place for 32 minutes for a medical test. The scanning equipment made very …

My husband and I were invited to join a group from his workplace for a retreat day at a local state park. The main objective …

I was fortunate enough to have my dream job straight out of college. While working on the editorial team for my denomination’s youth magazine, we …

Without ceremony or a gold watch, my “retirement” document arrived last week from the state where I was licensed as a mental health counselor. Earlier …

The email came to me supposedly from my long-time friend—advanced age, many medical issues, and caretaking. We had recently exchanged lengthy email greetings, so I …

I think it’s amazing how one can read scriptures numerous times, and suddenly a conviction arises. This morning I was reading the Beatitudes in the …

I’m taking my puppy to a local Puppy Class for socialization and to learn a few basic commands. This is intended to make life easier …

We are taught that life should unfold in a certain way. We may become puzzled, angry, sad, or anxious when life doesn’t unfold that way. …

For weeks now, I have been anticipating my next birthday with a mixture of excitement and dread. Several decades ago, I lost much of the …

“Get that—I’m in the shower,” I yell to my husband on a weekend morning. I know it’s probably my father, making a regular morning call. …