The lasting truth
After all the years of teaching, the heartache of betrayals, and the agony of torture, he died. People didn’t believe he was valuable, a...
The same beautiful message
In the spring of 1976, I was a young interior designer working in a large store in Macon, Georgia. One early afternoon, an elegant,...
The golden treasure
Easter has always been a joyous occasion for my family, filled with cherished memories. As a young girl, I eagerly anticipated our trips to...
Grandpa’s in the Kitchen with China!
After my grandfather's sudden passing in 1965, his wife, my grandmother—whom we affectionately call Grandpa — sold their home. It took them nearly a...
Our happiness requires rehab
A short article titled “If you're happy and you know it, you're probably in Finland" caught my eye in this morning's newspaper. According to...
On a warriors wings
He was seventeen, ready to begin his last year of high school. This handsome, happy fellow looked forward to playing football and his favorite,...
The solitary cardinal
Before Christmas in 2011, my two daughters and I sat silently at the breakfast table, our heads drooping and our eyes downcast.
Heather, my 38-year-old...
It’s not my fault!
We all learn early that passing blame is often easier than admitting error. As kids, we go to great lengths to avoid time-outs, lectures,...
Jesus is not an American
Boy, I bet that title rattled some reader's rompers! Of course, Jesus is not an American since our nation didn't exist when he did....
A holy poke in the ribs
Throughout my younger years, Mom used her index finger to poke me many times. "Stand up straight,” she said as she pushed her finger...
Keep “purring” to greatness
Mooch woke from his nap, yawned, and settled back on his warm bed with his little pink sock. Suddenly, he realized, "I have lost...
A heavenly mystery at Marshalls
At times, most of us wonder where heaven is and whether we will reunite with our departed loved ones if we make it there....