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Inspired to Create a Grand New Flag

I’ve always been interested in the flag. I pledged allegiance to it as a schoolboy. I fought for…

How to Feel Blessed, No Matter What

A number of years ago my family went on a mission trip to Costa Rica. As we walked…

How Martin Luther King, Jr., Found Redemptive Love Out of Anger

In 1957, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote a monthly advice column in Ebony magazine. One…

Her Recipe for Joy

Thanksgiving morning I chopped bacon and Brussels sprouts—ingredients for a surprise dish I was serving with my traditional…

A Burden to Share

I grabbed the railing and hoisted myself up three steps to the community hall. Gasping for breath, I…

Why You Should Make New Friends as an Adult

While I had many friends growing up, one stood out. His name was Philip and his nickname was…

Why Random Acts of Kindness Are More Powerful Than We Realize

Holding the door open for the person behind you. Bringing a plate of cookies to a neighbor “just…

To Retire with Purpose, Know Your Purpose

Content provided by the Good Samaritan Society. After 47 years working in healthcare administration, and 15 years of…

The Science Behind the Benefits of ‘Spiritual Thinking’

In the 1990s, when I first worked as a religion reporter, a new category of believer was emerging…

The Real Joy of Being Together

In his widely-read book, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, sociologist Robert Putnam examined vast…

The Lesson Cancer Taught Casting Crowns’ Mark Hall

Mic in hand, I looked out at the thousands of people standing on their feet, singing at the…

The Importance of Warmth—And Staying Connected

There are so many words that describe emotions as well as other things. “Blue” for sadness is a…

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