Category: Features

I arrived a little early, they arrived late. My boss and his wife invited me to their church for a Christmas pageant.

My family and I live in Jamaica. It is popularly known as the “land of wood and water” and I would dare to add, “great heat.”

Some choices leave physical scars. I’ve got 30 stiches of reminders from my teenage years. Some bad calls leave emotional scars.

In 1200-1500 words, tell us about your spiritual hero (besides Jesus) and why that person is so important
to you. What first drew you to your hero? Why do you admire him or her? What have you learned from
your hero? You can write about a Bible character, well-known ministry leader, pastor, family member or
personal friend.

As a staff writer and page composer for special sections at the daily newspaper, I knew we had problems with declining ad revenue.

As I walked through life, I fell off an edge, bounced off a ledge, and as I fell, someone threw me a shovel, and when I hit bottom, I dug a deeper pit.

Living with a disability can present some unique challenges. But as a Christian, I can face them with the aid of the Holy Spirit.

My mother taught me to love the Lord, especially through nature. She taught me to appreciate birds singing in the morning and to be aware of little hummingbirds outside our window.

Once upon a time things were different. People seemed more sensible, yet fashionable. These were levelheaded individuals with good taste.

Who knew that a simple canoe trip to the Boundary Waters would have such a profound impact on my faith for the remainder of my life?

As a teenager, I was confused about my identity. I suffered the intense pain of severe depression. Sometimes I cut myself with a razor blade to alleviate the feelings.

I have always been driven to be the best. In high school, I was an all-star runner and a top student. I craved the approval I got from teachers, coaches, and fellow students.