One of my husband's recent trips out of the country was at a particularly unstable time in our country. In addition to my full-time job, managing my kids' schedules and the household chores which are normally shared with my husband, I had the adde...

In our era of 24-hour news coverage, it’s almost impossible for the latest traumatic event to escape our attention. Paul’s exhortation to pray for all people and authorities is just as urgent today - leading a peaceful and quiet life just as daunt...

Laying on the beach, feet sinking in soft sand, eyes closed with the rhythmic sound of waves in my ears, and the warmth of the sun lulling me to unconsciousness is my ideal peaceful setting. Others might say snuggled up on a sofa in a cozy, fuzzy ...

My car wouldn’t start, but I wasn’t concerned when I called my mechanic, assuming the problem wasn’t too serious. Unfortunately, I was wrong. For some unknown reason, the engine had cracked, and repairing it would cost more than the car’s value. A...