Ryland Ward went home from the hospital last week.  He spent months in the hospital after the Texas church shooting in November.  He was severely wounded and lost family in the tragedy.  Throughout Ryland’s recovery, he had support from the fire fighters who helped save him–especially Rusty Duncan. Click the link below to watch this…Read more »

Today we remember Martin Luther King, Jr., but do you know the names Simeon Saunders Booker, Jr. or Roy Reed?  Until a few weeks ago, I didn’t.  They were Civil Rights reporters.  They both died last month.  You may find a story about the deaths of two men an odd choice for Stories of Joy,…Read more »

As our culture works on New Year’s resolutions, there is some wisdom in taking the approach of a dog. Life has a way of complicating the day to day, but if we can step back and find the simple moments in life, I think much joy is discovered. Click the link below and take a…Read more »

Alabama and Georgia face off tonight in the National Championship Game.  The Iowa Hawkeyes aren’t in tonight’s game, but they should be recognized for what they did this season.  What they did for others.  Watch this story from ESPN and see how their waves of hope helped children in need. Good luck to Alabama and…Read more »