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Four years ago, Joel Vasquez had a dream. He wasn’t much of a night dreamer, and this one woke him straight up out of bed …

Several weeks ago during my morning quiet time, I prayed for God to show up somewhere and make Himself evident. I talk to Him most …

Forced into isolation and self-imposed quarantine, I returned to my childhood home in upstate New York. I’d finally escaped the city! The endless stream of cable …

“What about this, Dad?” Holding up a colorful square box, I grimaced as dust particles speckled my clothes. My father glanced down with a smile, …

When we come to the end of a calendar year, we naturally think about endings. Of course, there are many calendars depending upon your religion, …

Michael’s last words to me as I was opening the door this morning to go for my morning walk were: “Be careful! Watch for cars! …

When we have the opportunity to support those who suffer or grieve, our words and actions (the things we do) can either be soothing or …

Patience is not one of those virtues that people are dying to display. Usually, we want more noble virtues such as love, peace, or wisdom. …

I recently lost my mother to cancer, and since then, I feel the most comfortable when I rely solely on myself to control my life. …

The only way to keep my sanity is to periodically retreat to a place where life’s frantic pace slows down…where the pressures to produce and …