Safety

Ocean rescue – with a psalm at the helm

Late one night I received a call from my dad. He said that my brother had phoned him and was in trouble. He was out in the ocean in a

Flying solo

Last summer, I took a flight with my dad to San Diego, California, where he dropped me off at a ten-day leadership class. It was a class designed to help

Prayer on the trail

Last summer, I went for the first time to a summer camp for Christian Scientists in Colorado. I had never been in the mountains before, and I had never even

Climbing Wall Confidence

“Come on, Nathan! Just a little bit higher and you’ll be at the top!” “I can’t—I want to come down!” “Nathan, remember that you are in God’s hands. He’s always

Fear-free fiddling

I’m part of a family band. It’s my sister and me on lead fiddle, mandolin, and vocals; my dad on guitar; and my mom on backup fiddle and mandolin.

Destroy evil? Me?

When Osama bin Laden was killed, I was visiting Boston, USA. Around midnight, I heard a commotion outside and looked through the window. I saw crowds of young people, many

Center Stage and Fearless

As long as I can remember, the stage has been my second home. Whether I was performing in a talent show, dance recital, or choral concert, I took advantage of

WALK on water

Do you know the story of Jesus walking on water? The disciples are sailing on one of those ”dark and stormy nights.” Jesus walks towards them on the water. They’re scared out of