My brother, Nathan, has always had a healthy fear of things which he felt were not under his control. When we were growing up, he did not have any interest in riding high roller coasters. Although he is older, I was always the first to ride the ferris wheel, while...

As Creator, God exhibited His plan and sovereignty when He made mothers. By His design, they care for the heart of a child. Mothers spend countless hours selflessly caring for us when we are being raised. They fill many different roles: teacher, voice of wisdom, and They also emote and empathize with...

My parents have some close friends who live on a few acres of land. The Sabine River runs along the back of their property. These friends have eight children, three of whom match up to the ages of my siblings and me. My friend Stan and I spent many hours...

Everyone likes to win, right? When I was an upper elementary student, I participated in a contest called, “The Silliest Kid in America.” While I did not get first place, I was one of the runners up. I felt like I had won because I received a $100 shopping spree...

During one of my trips to Africa, one of the well-known Kenyan political leaders came to town. There were people for as far as the eye could see. Celebrants had clearly come from all around the area to welcome the dignitary. As the motorcade drove through the town, people were...