by Glenn Gritzon Life is filled with improbably moments—placing us in unthinkable places.  Our first thought is to believe we’ve been dealt a pretty poor hand in life.  Cars break down, or we experience “intense fellowship” in our relationships, or our work is less than satisfying, or we are bothered by a nagging pain or […]

Contributed by Cherissa Roebuck The day before yesterday we received the hard news that my mom’s cancer is growing and spreading at a rapid rate.  Without miraculous intervention, she may not have many good days left.  It’s a reality that our family has been living with for the past two years, but each report brings […]

Contributed by Peggy The cellar was cold, musty, and frightening—not a pleasant place for four young girls in the middle of the night.  You see, growing up on a wheat and cotton farm in Western Oklahoma, it was not uncommon for us to be awakened and escorted to the cellar while a storm passed over.  […]