Posted by Stories of Joy went to the movie last weekend, and it was an afternoon of pure JOY! Through a generous grant, SOJ was able to treat families from the Kyrene Resource Center to a private screening of The Grinch. We provided tickets, popcorn, and drinks. The movie provided the laughs, smiles, and joy! The Kyrene…Read more »
Posted by Today is Pearl Harbor Day. My husband and I were in Hawaii earlier this year and visited Pearl Harbor. Our tour guide was a survivor from that day. He was a little boy then and told us about the noise of the planes, the power of the bombs, and the stench of the smoke. He…Read more »
Posted by Brittani and Brandi Jackson are identical twins, and they’re both doctors. Growing up they thought they didn’t “look” like doctors, and now they hope to change the “face” of medicine. You can learn more about their project at medlikeme.com, a free online community to support medical students and medical professionals with mentors. Click the link…Read more »
Posted by Bob Wilson is giving away $1,000,000 . . . to people he doesn’t even know! The fire that hit Paradise, CA is the most destructive fire in that state’s history. Nearly all of the students at Paradise High School lost their homes. Mr. Wilson is reaching out with a gift for all the students and…Read more »
Posted by Hanukkah begins Sunday. For the families of the synagogue shooting victims in Pittsburgh, it’ll be their first Hanukkah without their relatives. We pray they know some peace and comfort through this holiday. For Gert Berliner, it’ll be his first Hanukkah knowing of his new-found family. All because of a toy monkey. Today’s Story of Joy…Read more »
Posted by The wildfires in California are tragic. The numbers are staggering. The dead. The missing. The property damage. Yet, there are stories of goodness too. Today’s story shows us a hero who saved many, many lives by driving a school bus through the flames. Amazing. Click the link below to watch today’s story. A Hero in…Read more »
Posted by Even superheroes need help from time to time. When Jonathan Charbonneau isn’t protecting the town from thieves or helping the neighborhood businesses, you may find him dressing up as Superman at the annual parade. When The Man of Steel needed a hand, his town came to help. Click the link below to read today’s story.…Read more »
Posted by Yesterday was Thanksgiving, and we continue to feel gratitude for the many good news stories that come our way. Joel and Lindsey met as children at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital while undergoing cancer treatment. Years later they met again as employees of that same hospital. Theirs is a beautiful, unique story. Click the link…Read more »
Posted by Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. A day for family, friends, football, and FOOD! The typical Thanksgiving Day menu can be a nightmare for diabetics. Today’s Story of Joy brings together a diabetic chef, a researcher, and a tattoo artist. It’s an amazing story about the future of glucose testing. Click the link below to watch today’s Story…Read more »
Posted by In 1997, Darius Clark Monroe was a high school honors student, and he robbed a bank. David Ned was a customer in the bank that day. Years later the two came together so that Darius could apologize to David. Their conversation is powerful. Click the link below to listen. A Second Chance
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