Just east of our house, muscadine vines twist and turn their way up into the branches of a huge magnolia tree. I’ve picked them many times, making jelly with my grandchildren, but the vines...

It was just a quick trip. I needed a few small items and didn’t want to wrestle the big-box crowd, so I slipped into the dollar store.  In the checkout line ahead of me...

My husband uncoiled the water hose and turned on the spigot. But instead of a strong stream from the high-pressure nozzle, only a trickle came out. At first, he thought the nozzle was broken....

When someone we love is walking through a medical crisis, every update feels urgent. After our pastor’s surgery, many of us found ourselves checking social media again and again, waiting for the next word...

In the world we live in, it’s easy to become fearful about catastrophic events. News reports remind us of power grids that could fail, food supplies that might be disrupted, or medical care that...

One of my favorite times to practice with my bow is early in the morning when I’m fresh. I especially enjoy those crisp fall days when the air is cool, and a slow shower...

I recently watched a newscast about a jet that overshot the runway. The aircraft was going far too fast to stop in time, and just beyond the runway was a busy highway. Disaster seemed...