“Bamboo!” He kept repeating that word as he was praying for me. There was no elaboration from the minister but I knew what it meant—-exponential growth. I had been waiting for something to change. I was trying to be patient and expectant but steadily growing more...

I can not keep sunglasses. As hard as I've tried, I inevitably lose them, sit on them, leave them somewhere, or they get completely beat up in the bottom of my purse. But there is a reason that my sunglasses don't stand a chance---I buy cheap ones! Five to...

Nothing is sweeter than cold ice cream on a hot summer day. Well, that is unless it's accompanied by the words, "My treat!" Who doesn’t like to be treated to something special? Being a recipient of someone’s generosity communicates value. Treats are unexpected. They...

Dear Heavenly Father,I wish I could see you. I often struggle to hear you. I know you’ve been with me in my post, and I’m grateful for all you’ve done for me. I feel bad for the times I doubt. I am sorry that sometimes I only connect with you when things are bad or...