Earlier this week we brought you a story about Stephen Hawking.  We have one more for you today.  Who do you call when you’re Stephen Hawking and you’re using outdated technology to operate your voice?  You call Eric Dorsey, an engineer in California.  Stephen Hawking didn’t want a new “voice” like Alexa or Siri.  He…Read more »

Did you see “Late Night” with Seth Meyers Monday night?  It’s on a little late for our household, so we set the DVR and watch it the next day.  Seth Meyers told the touching and hilarious story of his second son’s birth the previous day.  The birth of a baby is a moment of joy,…Read more »

Stephen Hawking died last month.  He was a world-famous physicist who dreamed and wondered about complex things in the universe.  He also remembered the needs of folks right around the corner.  As a tribute to him, his family arranged for an Easter meal for homeless people in the area.  What a beautiful way to honor…Read more »

Passover ends tomorrow evening.  In celebration of that, we felt inspired to share Rabbi Yitzchok Hurwitz’s song with you.  He has ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.  Before that diagnosis, he wrote “Shine a Little Light.”  In gratitude to him for his life’s work, folks made a music video for him. Click the link…Read more »

Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated fifty years ago today.  Our country lost a civil rights leader that day, but the message he preached is still teaching children today.  A group of fifth graders were moved by the experience of a recent guest speaker to right a wrong.  When they heard the story of injustice…Read more »

The Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament ends in San Antonio tonight.  No matter which team you’re cheering for, we’ll all be cheering for this Story of Joy.  It takes us back to a high school basketball game in El Paso five years ago with an update for 2018.  Mitchell Marcus and Jonathon Montanez are connected for…Read more »

Passover begins tonight at sundown.  It’ll be Samuel Heider’s first Passover since celebrating his bar mitzvah.  That’s significant because Samuel Heider is 93 years old.  The gift of his bar mitzvah is special for many reasons.  It’s a story of faith and a Story of Joy! Click on the link below to see his story.…Read more »

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 »