Feelings of being alone or forgotten come to all of us at times, but someone is watching over us just the same. One couple who lived many years ago knew this truth firsthand, and their faith inspired a much-loved hymn still sung today. The couple’s name was Doolittle, and they ...

It’s not an easy role to fill.  It’s not the natural way of things, it’s not always the ideal situation.  However, life is rarely considered ideal.  It sure wasn’t ideal for the little girl I once was.  I lost my mom to cancer and then the worst thing that could ...

“ … for I am the Lord, who heals you.” Exodus 15:26b Are you still searching for the silver lining? It’s an old saying, one we often toss out glibly, hoping it’s true, not putting much stock in “fate.” But we are not victims of “fate.” As Christians our faith in ...

“Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers” (Psalm 1:1). We often listen to those who are not quite who they pretend to be, or who we perceive them to ...

Many years ago, a group of oystermen in the northeast were growing increasingly frustrated. Despite their hard work and numerous attempts to harvest oysters, they constantly pulled up nets full of starfish. One night, a tired and angry oysterman decided to fix the problem the only way he knew how. ...