“Papaw, is Izzie going to die?” my seven-year-old granddaughter, Carolyn, asked, cradling her pet rabbit in her arms.…
Oh, no. Our county had issued a stay-at-home order. This was necessary to help prevent the spread of…
I woke early. It was still dark. The house was quiet. Where was Kahrin? Was she okay? I…
Most people would not be thrilled to spot a cockroach in their home—or anywhere, really. But 12-year-old Shelby…
I will never forget the day my daughter, Christine, was born. When I saw her for the first…
It’s hard not to despair over climate change. A recent United Nations report revealed that human-fueled global warming…
It’s funny. Sometimes a good, new habit finds you, right out of the blue. Something you wouldn’t have…
Are you generally happy? “NO!” I printed boldly on my rheumatologist’s patient questionnaire. Maybe too boldly. I added…
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.…
I woke to pounding. Bam, bam, bam. What was that racket? I got up and looked out the…
I was furious with my husband. It was the sputtering kind of anger that (fortunately) made it impossible…
This being Thanksgiving week, I’ve been wondering if dogs possess the capacity for gratitude. When your dog snatches…
