Posted by 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 »
Posted by 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 »
Posted by 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 »
Posted by 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 »
Posted by 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 »
Posted by 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 »
Posted by 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 »
Posted by 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 »
Posted by 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
Posted by 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 »
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