Posted by Many of us are attending graduation ceremonies or sending congratulatory messages this time of year. They’re fun occasions. David Brooks, a columnist for The New York Times, spoke at commencement ceremonies at Arizona State University recently. He chose to speak and write about happiness and joy. He wrote that happiness is the great feeling of…Read more »
Posted by Walker Hughes is autistic. His mother had to take him to the ER recently, and she was apprehensive. They’ve been there before, and things don’t always go well when people don’t understand her son’s condition. Sgt. Keith Miller approached things differently, and it made all the difference. Click the link below to listen to today’s…Read more »
Posted by Jeffrey Bristol walked across the stage to receive his diploma at graduation ceremonies at the University of Arizona last weekend. That may not sound like a big deal, but for Jeffrey it was a huge accomplishment. He set the goal a while ago, and it took the help of many people to make those steps…Read more »
Posted by Avett Maness wants to be a rock star. He’s only seven years old, and he already plays piano. In fact, he taught himself how to play. That’s only a small part of this incredible story. Click the link below to meet the world’s next rock star! A Rock Star!
Posted by Krystal Preston is a single mom of three living in Nevada. She struggles to make ends meet, but things are a little easier these days because of the generosity of her son, William. Mother’s Day is Sunday, and Krystal and her family have a lot to celebrate. Click the link below to watch today’s Story…Read more »
Posted by In honor of Nurse Appreciation Day . . . we’re bringing you a poem written by Dawn Butler, an RN from Pennsylvania. Say thanks to a nurse today! It is my duty I walk through those doors with pride, Whose life will i save tonight? Someone is waiting for me, Someone is alive today because…Read more »
Posted by Three young men were out to dinner recently at a restaurant and noticed a woman eating alone. They asked if they could sit together and learned an important lesson. You never know how far an act of kindness can go in this world. Today’s story is a sweet story about noticing others around you. Click…Read more »
Posted by Tomorrow is Tuesday, better known as “Tucked in Tuesday” for kids at one elementary school in Texas. Dr. Belinda George is connecting with kids in a unique way…by reading them a bedtime story every Tuesday! The JOY of realizing your principal cares enough to make sure you hear a story before bed is important for…Read more »
Posted by I was in a discussion group a couple of weeks ago, and the leader challenged us. She told us we should pay attention to events in the world and in our community and find ways to respond when we see wrongs. Look for ways to reach out. Look for ways to help. On my way…Read more »
Posted by Simple moments and kindness bring unexpected joy to everyday life. A friend told me an amazing story about her vacation in Mexico this spring. The young man pictured was a helper on a water taxi in Cabo San Lucas with American vacationers going to “lands end.” Suddenly the boat turned around, and the captain said that this young man…Read more »
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