Some new neighbors moved into the house across the street from us a few months ago. Being the self-centered and aloof person that I am, I usually don’t give much thought when it comes to these things. But for some odd reason, I got it in my head that I was going to turn over a new leaf and show generosity and a welcoming spirit to these...

What if everything changed, and suddenly, "I love you" were the only words you could say? Writer Billy Coffey shares a beautiful story about what it means when life is reduced to its most fundamental level.

The word “grow” is used for all kinds of things. We talk about growing our gardens, growing our savings, growing our leadership, the growth of our children, the growth of our business or ministry, and even our own spiritual growth. The Importance of Growth Spiritual growth also is a pervasive theme in the Bible....

He leaves garbled, incoherent messages punctuated by long pauses and throat-clearing on the answering machine. It’s an elderly man with the wrong number. I stand next to the telephone, but I don’t pick up. “He sure is persistent,” I joke to my husband, Brad, the third time the phone rings....