Author: Ray Sanders

When it comes to heels and toes, my family of eight produces more dirty socks than a herd of caterpillars. Socks come in so many shapes and sizes. No matter how hard we try, there always seems to be a stray, that one sock that...

We sent our soldier to war on New Year’s Day. It was a small and quiet ceremony, but it was genuine, heartfelt and all too painful. Tears of sadness cried out to God for mercy, guidance and safety. It was our turn once...

One would think that with a house full of kids, there would be little need for canine companionship. It is not like we don’t have enough to do and care for already. We provide 168 weekly meals, clean 100 loads of laundry...

One of my favorite nightly fatherly rituals is to spend time reading from a children’s Bible with my younger girls. Leaning back with an extra pillow propped under my head, a girl under each arm and the Bible resting on my...

Post-Thanksgiving shopping can throw a man into situations he might not otherwise ever experience. On one such occasion, I accompanied my wife on a trip to the local shopping mall. It was a zoo. People were everywhere. Holiday...

Growing up in a small Oklahoma town, I never dreamed I would someday have the opportunity to work at our nation’s Capitol. As a member of the U.S. Senate radio and television personnel, I had opportunities to meet world...

It was late, and a friend was in trouble. He called me for prayer. As I hung up the phone, he said, “I knew I could count on you. You are a prayer warrior.” I was honored that he called in a time of need. I was...

They can scare you to death if you aren’t careful. You will recognize one when you see it. If you cross paths with another human being waving their hands in front of a paper-towel dispenser, beware, you are within striking...

We were surrounded by gunfire. No, it wasn’t real. Guys’ night out was in full swing. Paintballs shot through the air as I drove onto the wooded campsite with my boys. Nothing says fun more than a herd of boys and...