Story Harvest

On our second day of camping we wake to high winds, torrents of rain, and muddy water spilling inside our tent. “We’re packing it in!” …

A wild snowstorm swept through the area one Sunday in January. Almost everything else were closed and we were alerted to stay off the streets. …

When I was a junior in high school, I went through a minor case of depression. It started when I dropped out of my super-tough …

Igrew up being taught of God and the mercy that He constantly laid at the feet of His children. I was always astonished at how …

Several years ago, Mom took my brothers and me to visit some family friends at Priest Lake in Idaho. Our friends were wealthy enough to …

Glancing at the cloudy late August sky, I prayed, Lord, will you hold off the rain—just for a while? I recognized the weather at the …

My church school teacher cleared his throat and adjusted his tie. The class hushed. “Everyone turn in your sermon notes.” I passed mine to the …

Last fall I decided to take a train journey. I thought a quiet, peaceful train ride across the US would give me time for reflection …

“No, I don’t want to go,” I said falling back into bed. “Yes, you are!” said my mother handing me my jacket. “Why do I …

There I was, sitting alone in my dorm room halfway through my first quarter of college. How did I get here? I thought. I was …