Within the neighborhood in which I live, there is a community “green space.” This uninhabited area is heavily wooded. It, no doubt, looks similar to how the neighborhood would have looked before roads were paved and homes were built. Within this green space, there is a nature trail....

I have written before about my being “directionally challenged.” Without clear directions to my destination, I get lost easily. Especially in my teenage years when I first started driving, I needed specific directions to the place I wanted to go. I would pull up MapQuest on the computer and print...

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...