As parents of a baby boy who spent his entire, short life in the NICU, it is so encouraging to know that there are people willing to love on the babies and their families during such a difficult and uncertain time. It may seem small to some, but this 83 year old grandpa brings joy…Read more »

This is a beautiful example of the power of music and how it can change the lives of people…taking them from hopelessness to hope-filled, joyful people.  All it takes is someone to believe in them.  That support can make an incredible difference. Turn up the volume and click the link to hear them sing! From…Read more »

I was meeting a colleague at a coffee shop to discuss an upcoming project. We were sitting at a table close to the door, and I was facing the door. At the table immediately behind us was a young man who appeared to be a busy college student studying and listening to music on his laptop. There…Read more »

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 »