Loaves and Fishes Multiplied At the Corner Store
In the evening light, I saw the girls cut into the street a block ahead of me, and I felt that surge of sadness that …
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Contentment: Adapted From a Russian Story
Anina, soon to be eleven months old, feels entitled to do everything that any other human being does. It is unthinkable to her that other …
It was The Most Insane of Times, It was the Most Grateful of Times
Last year, when TGS International, the publishing arm of Christian Aid Ministries, asked me about another book project, I declined. For one thing, I was …
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A Christmas Journey
“Can I come over right now?” I frowned at the text from our neighbor Blanca. “Sure. The house is a mess but come on in. …
The Pumpkin Pie That Never Arrived
I was striding out of the main entrance of the hospital, on a mission to complete the rest of my errands, when a thought landed …
Thanksgiving Lessons From a Maple Tree
When I was a teacher, I posted a gratitude chart and invited students to write down things they were grateful for. The list grew longer …
