Walk-on Madness

March Madness will be here before you know it. Selection Sunday. Bracketology. Cinderella stories. Heartbreaking losses. Amazing wins. Open try-outs and walk-on madness are not typical paths for the road to the Final Four, but that’s where the Texas Christian University Women’s Basketball Team found themselves this year . . . holding open try-outs just…Read more »

Honey-Do Dude

We all know what a honey-do list is. We all have a honey-do list at home. That list of things that need doing around your house. That list that seems to grow and grow and grow. Well, Danny Chauvin is your guy! A great gift to others has grown out of Danny’s pain, and it’s…Read more »

Merry-go-round School

Students in the United States have a school holiday today, but students and teachers in Ukraine are happy to be in the classroom. They’ve missed the routine of gathering together for lessons. Iryna Sahan is a kindergarten teacher there. Although her classroom setting is unique, she’s thrilled to be back with her students. They’re nicknamed…Read more »

The Donut Man

In today’s Story of Joy, we meet the owner of an iconic donut shop that brings people together over delicious strawberry donuts! For over 50 years, Jim Nakano and his wife have brought joy to the community with donuts and a smile. Click the link below to learn about Jim’s story in American history that…Read more »

Sherlock Hounds?

Erica Hart is a different kind of Sherlock Holmes. Some might even nickname her Sherlock Hounds! Erica is a pet detective. When someone has a missing dog, they call Erica. She loves reuniting dogs, cats, cows, etc. with their owners. She takes no payment for her service. It’s all done for the pure joy of seeing a family reunited! Click the link…Read more »

Match x 2

Julia and Eileen Harlin were already connected for life. They’re mother and daughter after all! Now they’re connected again . . . and again! Julia’s health was in a rapid decline. She needed a liver donation and a kidney donation. Eileen was the Match x 2. Click the link below for this beautiful story. It demonstrates the lengths we’ll go for those…Read more »

Drexel & Honeybee’s

There is a restaurant in Alabama with a special motto: We Feed the Need. The owner wants others to see that money does not make the world go round.  Their “donations only” restaurant is helping the community, bringing them together, and creating a place to share their stories–stories of hope! The food at Drexel & Honeybee’s is far more than…Read more »

Kindness @ 30,000 Feet

Flying on an airplane with a baby can be a stressful experience for everyone onboard.  Jake and Kelly Levine were no different as they took their five month old Romey on her first flight ever.  But in the midst of the flight, Romey became transfixed by the stranger in the seat next to her who was…Read more »

Dapper Wednesday

Some folks adopt Meatless Monday as part of their diet. Lots of restaurants promote Taco Tuesday. That’s all fun, but have you heard of Dapper Wednesday? In a society where Casual Friday is the norm at many work settings, Chelsea Elementary School in Maine celebrates Dapper Wednesday. It was started by James Ramage when he decided to wear a…Read more »

Social Media Love

We often hear negative things about social media, but today’s Story of Joy is about some Social Media Love. Nick was hungry and went into Spirals Hot Dogs and More in Norman, Oklahoma. The food was delicious, but where were all the people? He decided to share a little love with a picture, and it changed everything for…Read more »