"Summer is the annual permission slip to be lazy. To do nothing and have it count for something. To lie in the grass and count the stars. To sit on a branch and study the clouds," says Regina Brett, author and inspirational speaker. Ah, sounds incredible, doesn't it? Does this describe your summer so far? [...]
As I sat down to write this article, I certainly knew that I wanted to share the glorious story of Easter. So, I opened my Bible to the sections that chronicle the death and resurrection of Jesus. As I gazed at the thin pages before me, I asked myself, "How long, Yancey, has it been [...]
Well, here we are. It's only days before Christmas. Most or all of the shopping is done. Christmas cards have been sent out. The wrapping is practically completed and final plans have been made for the big day. You've endured the traffic and the long lines. Holiday parties and performances have been attended, and your [...]
Every Thanksgiving, it's the same story. Gathered around the table. Dad peeks over at Mom with his sideways grin and reveals the familiar tale of a Cornish hen. Mom giggles uncontrollably as her mouth moves with his, and he reminds us of their very first holiday together. The year is 1968. Newly married with barely [...]
A young dad was excited to take his 3 year old boy to participate in a father-son charity event through their church. He looked forward to teaching his child the value of serving others and hoped he would gain a great foundation in how Jesus taught people to treat each other with kindness and compassion. [...]
I recently attended the funeral of my husband’s stepmother. Although the family’s hearts were heavy for the very sad loss, as she had fought a long, painful battle with cancer, everyone who gathered that day celebrated the beauty of her life and honored her remarkable and dynamic spirit. I don’t know what it is about [...]
Have you ever come across a person so kind and giving that you are convinced you have encountered a real, live angel? Well, after you meet Lydia Scialabba from Trabuco Canyon, California, you will definitely believe just that. Rarely have I experienced a person so full of love with the willingness to care for and [...]
