There’s a tunnel just a short distance from my house, and when there is not much traf c, you can yell out the window of your car and hear a marvellous echo....

Years ago, I felt empty and wrapped up in loneliness and I started walking aimlessly down the road. A passing driver offered me a lift, and we drove to the city...

To celebrate our eleventh wedding anniversary, my husband and I took ballroom dancing lessons – something we had wanted to do for years! Before we learned the basic steps to the...

During a recent stop at a fast-food restaurant, I ordered from a woman wearing a necklace in the shape of a cross made from two nails. When I complimented her on...

My display cabinet holds intriguing items, and each one has a story to go with it. Some of the pieces also catch the attention of toddlers and crawling babies, and I...

In April 2008, we lost our teenage son, Nick, to suicide. Nick was much loved by our large family and his many friends. His sudden passing left us with raw emotions...

This verse puzzled me the  rst time I read it. How can thanksgiving be a sacrifice? I thought a sacrifice was supposed to be something difficult. What’s so hard about being...

I was in shock when, in my late twenties, my life came to an abrupt halt because of a significant injury to my lower back. For months I was con ned to...

“Trust in the Lord.” “You are making a difference.” “You can count on my prayers for you today.” These notes and many more were written by Craig – one of my...

When I was in the fifth grade, I attended a one-room country school. Once a year we had Achievement Day with contests for spelling and good handwriting, among others. To prepare...