A few months ago, I began having some distressing health issues, including high blood-sugar levels. My doctor told me that if my readings stayed at elevated levels, I would need to take medication. As I thought on this problem, I breathed a prayer to God...
One of my greatest pleasures is having my grandchildren come to visit for the day. When I am expecting them, I unlock all the doors so they can come right in. They know the way to my house and tell their parents which roads to...
In college, I took an introductory psychology class, where I learned fascinating things about brain functions and body systems. We studied decision-making processes especially, including the theory of one prominent psychologist from the twentieth century who argues that individual decisions are the result of two factors: genetic make-up and environmental influences. He...
Soon after entering high school, we are reminded that even in basic education, academic achievements can have a lasting effect on our lives. Counselors,...
My father had a small dairy farm in Minnesota. Spring was the busiest time of year because the new calves were born and had to be cared for along with their mothers. Usually the calves were kept with...
Because my father received salvation through the literature of the Apostolic Faith Church, I have always valued the effectiveness of printed material in witnessing to men and women. I try to carry a few tracts and other pieces of Gospel literature with me all of the time. Three instances from this past year particularly...
There are periods in all of our lives when peace in any form can scarcely be imagined. I experienced something like that on what threatened to be an extremely dark day in my life.
At the time, my son and his wife were planning to divorce. They...
Have you ever had a cup of hot Dr. Pepper? It is surprisingly good! Many years ago, while at a friend’s house, we had the opportunity to try some. Dr. Pepper in a glass with ice is good, too. However, warm Dr. Pepper is pretty awful. Anyone who has...
To this day, I can still remember giving my first testimony. I was sixteen years of age, and that afternoon, I was attending a youth service at the same church where I had been saved just two weeks before. The leader of the meeting opened a time for personal testimonies, specifically asking for testimonies from those who had...
Being a baseball fan, at times I cannot help but notice the determined look that comes across...