Mary and Joseph did not understand the question Jesus asked. But it leads us to reevaluate a question we may be asking God.

I don’t know why I had tears that morning. But a story from Scripture gave me a new idea.

“Why do I deserve this?” We may ask the question when bad times come our way. Do we think to ask it when we’ve received a special blessing?

Another family vacation without Evelyn. Wonderful—and sad.

Jesus couldn’t ignore their bold move, but he gave them more than they likely expected.

I was getting a little bored with the book till I came to the last chapter and realized Tucci had touched something far more profound than what we’ll fix for dinner.

The question would make a great meme, and each person’s answer can direct his future days.

The resolution to one friend’s stress could lead to deeper peace for me, too.

What would have been different if he had come with even a couple of these attitudes?

We’re on something of a plateau right now. Things could be better, of course, but I’m glad they’re not worse.

All his life he felt less than. Could this miracle-working teacher show him his true worth?

All of our life he wrote me love notes. And now I’m writing them to him.

For the first time in 51 years, we didn’t celebrate our wedding anniversary. But I marked the occasion in a way I’ll always remember.

Many caregivers can identify with Martha’s complaint. Many more would be helped by imitating Mary.

Briefly Sunday night I couldn’t contain the negative emotions or stop the agitated outburst.

This is the “kind of people the Father is out looking for: those who are simply and honestly themselves before him in their worship.”

Benevolent lies are stock-in-trade for Alzheimer’s caregivers. But I couldn’t think of any way to respond to a question that struck at the core of what she’s facing.

Despite his great learning from the Old Testament Scriptures, Nicodemus still had trouble acknowledging the divinity of the One those Scriptures had foretold. His was a struggle that has been repeated from his time till now.

Another trip to the hospital for a condition that hadn’t taken us there before. How many more trips will there be?

Jesus loved him. Jesus called him. We can say both are true for us, too.