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...

I have always been fascinated with elevators. I do not remember my first ride in an elevator, but I know that I used to wonder how they worked (harrowing elevator scenes in action movies solved that for me). I noticed that some elevators lurch to a start and others jolt...

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...

A mountaintop experience, spiritually speaking, draws us closer to Jesus, fills us with joy, and promotes a better perspective on the priorities of life. I believe Peter, James, and John had the first “mountaintop experience.” They were with Jesus at His transfiguration. Their hearts leapt for joy as their minds...

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...