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Trust is something to be earned. We should not blindly trust others, but patiently wait to see if the other person has learned and values being trusted because of following our good example. Our goal should be to discern wisely who is...

On October 30, 1990, I met the mountains—and I fell in love. I had flown to Seattle from Virginia, where I lived at the time, and rented a car. True to form, I started to...

Throughout my reading and preparation, I came to appreciate how much the faith of Jesus, or the faith Jesus Himself had, is beautifully recorded in Mark. Each chapter offered a new insight that I could personally apply to my own life about His faith. I feel truly blessed, and I sincerely pray that everyone who watches will...

I've learned that perspective is everything, and how we see things helps us endure trials differently. I'll share what I've learned through my own crucibles, including one I'm going through as I write this—which is by far my greatest trial yet. Here are some important lessons that I’ve learned:

After weeks of roller-coaster blood sugar readings with no good explanation of why it was happening, discouragement seeped into my soul, and I cried out to God, “Why, God, why is this happening to me!?” “Praise Me,” was the gentle response I heard. “Praise Me, for all the times I’ve...

One day, an unexpected conversation with my mom took place. She asked me if I would...

Are you looking for an extraordinarily fresh and healthy salad? I’ve got the recipe for you! Try this wonderful Quinoa Tabbouleh salad, developed with both taste and health benefits in mind. But the best part of all is that the taste will be equally impressive as its long list of health benefits.

Many times, she tried to cross, but the cars were too fast and too many, and she was just too slow. Finally, some firemen going in the opposite direction...

One night, two summers ago, when my husband and I were on vacation, we were bused to the shores of the Luminous Lagoon in Falmouth, Jamaica. The lagoon is located where the Martha Brae River meets the Caribbean Sea. It is home to millions of microscopic organisms called...

We all stood back in amazement. Not long before, we had prayed for water, and the Lord had answered in a most dramatic and creative fashion. We were praising the Lord! But we wondered about the rest of the...

We are to present ourselves to God as a sacrifice (of time, resources, etc.), and by doing this, by having a heart of sacrifice, we are honoring God. Let us all be found FAITHFUL in fulfilling the call of sacrifice that Jesus asks, no matter the cost.

As a child, I splashed along the shoreline while others dove, floated, and glided effortlessly through the waves. I tried to learn many times, but floating felt unnatural to me. I couldn't relax or let myself go because something within me resisted. Looking back now, I believe it was the fear of sinking, drowning, or...