It is 2:45 am—nature calls. I get out of bed, and with my eyes still closed, I make my way to the bathroom. I’m not thinking about anything more than going back to sleep, but God has other plans for me tonight. The tossing and turning begin. … [Read more...]
Story: They Sneezed
They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-three students filing into the already crowded auditorium. With rich maroon gowns flowing and the traditional caps, decorated on top as was the tradition, but this year something was different. They looked … [Read more...]
Story: It All Works Out
Sure, I can remember when I got the job; it was November 1998. I had a brief interview with Maria Juarez; she was the head housekeeper at the time. I was hired immediately and started the next morning at 5:30 am. I worked for Maria J. for two years, … [Read more...]
Story: Fear Not Big Sister
Look at this!" Cindy handed me her cell phone. "PRNewswire: 84% of People Hold Onto an Irrational Fear Irrational fears, ranging from using the coffee machine to wearing the wrong clothes, to an office crush finding out, are keeping people awake … [Read more...]
Story: Eydie Sacramento’s Rise to a Higher Calling
Eydie Sacramento dipped her toe in deep water, dove in headfirst, and made a splash that sent ripples around the world. Eydie and I are best friends. We met in high school: 1970. You can do the math, but I'll save you some time. We're both … [Read more...]
Story: Transgression
"Sir, did you recognize me? I am Manuel. I was your student 40 years ago." The teacher replied. "I'm sorry, I don't see so well anymore. Tell me, what are you doing these days?" "Sir, like you, I became a teacher." "A teacher!" The older … [Read more...]
Story: ‘Lil Bro
It was not yet morning; I woke up too early that day, so I grabbed my phone from the nightstand and began my usual routine: weather, sports scores, news, Facebook. There was a post that stopped me cold. My eyes looked to the message like a … [Read more...]
Story: Truth be Told
God loves the truth-teller, and when Stephen was born, the good Lord decided to give this special baby an extra dose of honesty. Stephen could not lie. He didn't understand the point of it, and even in circumstances where it would be kinder to … [Read more...]
Story: God’s Most Excellent Plan
Old age took Florence by surprise, and she’s not happy about it. Ninety-two years old and she’s still surprised when she’s out at a restaurant and looks around to see she’s the oldest person there. When she spots a walker pushed up against a wall, … [Read more...]
Story: Having Their Baby
Alecia is mother nature on earth. She is loving, nurturing, and has strong roots in family. That’s why it was so hard for her to accept the news the specialist gave to her and her husband Travis last Thursday. Her womb can not hold a … [Read more...]
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