Of winters and summers
We all know it’s ideal to be thankful, to remain positive, and to show appreciation to people around us. It’s not that difficult as long as things are going okay, or when... »
Personal Accounts
The license to try
My friend phoned me, overjoyed. She had finally passed her driving test. She had persevered through many almost-passes and tough instructors, earning her license at last.... »
Hospitalization—my testing ground for patience
Patience in everyday circumstances is difficult enough, but patience in times of sickness and pain is a different story. Most of us are not especially equipped for exerci... »
It’s never too late to begin again
At seventy-five years old, I smile at the unexpected turns my life has taken. When I entered the mission field five decades ago, I imagined a lifetime of raising a family... »
Railroad tracks
As a young adult, I used to get stressed every time an obstacle or setback came my way, especially when big problems occurred. My husband was always the optimistic one, o... »
Start small and persevere
My father once told me the story of a chess-playing king. Perhaps you’ve heard it? Once upon a time, a king challenged a traveling sage to a game of chess, and the king p... »
Our anchor, our hope
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain” (Hebrews 6:19 NIV). Sometimes I’m in awe of how beautiful... »
Casting our cares on Jesus
After a busy day I was exhausted. I climbed into bed. Glancing at my phone I saw it was after midnight, and I knew the next morning I had to get up bright and early. I re... »
Walk a mile in his shoes
“Never judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes.” If there was anyone who knew all about that, it was Mother Teresa. After having lived among the poorest of th... »
What is love?
Love is one of the first words we learn as a child, along with Mommy, Daddy, and other loving words. I’m sure more songs have been written about love than any other word.... »
Forming new habits
There’s no doubt that technology has made things easier and faster to accomplish. Research and education, communication, money transfers, shopping, advice on do-it-yourse... »
Walking in a new identity
I have had a chronic back problem for some years. One of the reasons for my problem was bad postural habits. I had developed a habit of keeping my knees straight and bend... »