Their family was complicated. Dad is an atheist, he doesn't believe in God. Mom is agnostic. She doesn't believe in God, but doesn't deny that there could be a God. And despite his upbringing, Jimmy, who is eight years old has … [Read more...]

The wise man was walking back from prayers on the Sabbath in the holy city. He noticed a light on in one of the shops. The shopkeeper was busy serving his customers, exchanging goods for money, and conducting business as if it was just any day of the … [Read more...]

  Random thoughts. I'm out for lunch with a new friend. She is complaining about her mother. "Of course you understand, everyone has issues with their mother." No. I don't understand. I never had an "issue" with my mother. I … [Read more...]

I know the truth when I see it, and I see the lie when it comes hurling at me 100 miles an hour. I stand tall, and I take the hit. Because the liar that used all his power and force is someone I love, he's someone very close to me, and it breaks … [Read more...]

A young woman was exhausted that day, defeated and feeling hopeless. In a last small breath of faith, she dropped to her knees in prayer. "Dear God, I can't go on," she said. "My problems overwhelm me. My burden is too heavy. I must give … [Read more...]

Libby knows hardship and struggle. She is only eight years old with little guidance from her mother or father, who are virtually absent in her young life. You could call her a free-range child. She is free to wonder and wander about in her … [Read more...]

The student asked the teacher, "Where does God live?" The other children laughed at the boy. "Dummy," said one youngster. "Everyone knows God lives in heaven." Another girl spoke up. "God is everywhere. Above us, below us, and around us." … [Read more...]

Shmuel was one of many tailors in the town of Shpeltz. His business was failing. Truth be told, he wasn't very good at his craft. His stitches were uneven, unfinished, or he would use thread that didn't match. His business sense was more lacking … [Read more...]

Tommy is my youngest. He's a marine deployed in Afghanistan. My boy is brave and strong and smart. He's also a complete softie. His heart overflows with compassion. He sent me an email a few months back asking me to help him collect toys for the … [Read more...]