People fought for this. To set up this system of government, to secure these rights. To wrench us free from a controlling church or an oppressive culture. People fought against…
Politicians wondering howDolly Parton won the heartsOf Americans across thePolitical spectrum shouldTake a page from her book: Help children. Promote early child literacy. Feed families. Care for people. Stay humble.…
I manage a coffee shop. Yesterday, a guy came in for an interview. He was homeless. I could smell it before I saw him. His shirt was stained, his hair…
When Matt Cox learned that his 10-year-old daughter had been bullying another student on her school bus — and had been suspended from riding it for the second time —…
The most famous man in the world came home exhausted every night — to take orders from a 4’11” grandmother who didn’t care about his fame. When Elvis Presley bought…
He didn’t wear a beard. He grew one because he received a letter from an 11-year-old girl. For most of his life, he didn’t have that iconic beard we see…
Adam was on top of the world until….Eve gave him the forbidden fruit to eat. They disobeyed God and were forced to leave the Garden of Eden. Moses was on…
Dear Teachers, Did You Know? Did you know my kids talk about you at the dinner table almost every night? They tell us funny stories about you. They know little…
For 24 weeks, his crew hauled the stage, the lights, and the sound rig across America for the biggest tour in history, the Eras Tour. They slept in their cabs.…
On Father’s Day I told one of my favorite stories. I believe it again fits with today’s readings: A young father to be was pacing back and forth, wringing his…
THE EAGLE OR THE OYSTER? God created the oyster, secure and stillIn a shell that shelters, a haven at will.A house to protect him from enemies near,He just opens his…
My mother-in-law said my quilt looks like a thrift store threw up on my bed — and honestly, I’ve never been prouder of anything in my life. It took me…
Outside a small town in New Mexico is a sign that reads as follows: “Welcome to Portales, New Mexico, home of 12,493 friendly folks and 8 or 10 grouches.” Isn’t…
“I saw this letter today. As a funeral director’s son, I have been around this for years. This is some of the best advice I have ever seen.” “Grief is…
“I lost my wallet in the city. Cash, cards, ID. Gone. I was panicking. I cancelled everything. I assumed it was stolen. Three days later, a package arrived at my…
