Major League Baseball’s Opening Day is tomorrow.  Two boys, Luke and Grayson, have never met, but they’re bonded by baseball.  Luke loves the game, but because of a traumatic brain injury, he can’t play again.  Grayson loves the game too and decided to put his love of the game to work for Grayson.  Kids like…Read more »

Bruce Wilson died recently.  He was a cardiologist turned hospice care physician.  He believed that our culture should face death in a healthier way, and his life’s work promoted that.  His death promoted it too.  Bruce lived as he died, expressing thanks and gratitude to those around him.  If you have watched a loved one…Read more »

Sarah Rawlins was homeless and addicted to heroin.  After getting in recovery, she asked her former boss for a second chance.  He gave it to her.  Now she helps others get a second chance.  A New Hampshire initiative helps recovering addicts get jobs and stay sober.  It’s inspiring to see folks get clean and get…Read more »

I was captivated by her innocence and smile, but also her passion and giftedness.  Here is a 12-year-old girl, Gitanjali Rao, who has developed a mechanism for detecting contaminants in drinking water.  She heard about the toxic lead levels in drinking water in Flint, MI and decided that something had to be done about it.  Seeing…Read more »

Did your bracket make it through the first week of March Madness?  If your favorite team is headed home, you might find some comfort in today’s Story of Joy.  Coach Mike Krzyzewski, better known as Coach K, has coached the Duke Blue Devils since 1980.  He’s had great success as a college coach.  In this…Read more »

Everyone thinks their baby is the cutest one ever!  Meet Lucas!  He was just named the Gerber Baby for 2018.  Lucas has Down Syndrome and an infectious smile.  You’ll find his story below . . . along with what else?  Baby pictures! Click the link below to read the story. Gerber Baby

Sometimes we get so busy that we don’t notice the JOY that is all around us!  But the truth is, you don’t have to look that far.  Little reminders can be found in everyday things if we just take the time to notice.  One day I was brushing my teeth, and I looked down at the sink…Read more »

Yesterday was Selection Sunday.  March Madness begins this week.  Is your bracket busted yet?!  This year’s NCAA men’s basketball season has been tainted by rumors of recruiting scandals and FBI investigations.  Today’s Story of Joy reminds us of the goodness found in sports.  One Iowa Hawkeye player recently paid tribute to another player in an…Read more »

“Oma” was what Barbara Longova’s grandchildren called her.  She loved to read, and she shared that love of reading with her family.  She took her grandchildren shopping for books each Christmas, and it grew to be one of their favorite traditions.  After her death, they found a unique way to honor her and share that…Read more »

This is “pawsitively” joyful! What a gift that is shared with the peaceful and loving presence of these dogs dispatched in anxious times of tragedy. Giving thanks for the dogs but also for the people behind the paws who bring these angels of love into difficult places to grieving people. Click the link below to…Read more »