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Karen Diefendorf reflects on her career as female chaplain in the army, Tyson Foods and beyond.
In 1978, author Loren Eiseley published an essay called “The Star Thrower.” It recounts a beach walk by a narrator...
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Karen Diefendorf reflects on her career as female chaplain in the army, Tyson Foods and beyond.

Families face choices about how and whether to gather for holiday meals this year. Stay true to your values to preserve relationships through the season.

Telling the hilarious tale of her aunt’s surprise soup became a Thanksgiving tradition.

Linda, one of the three “Dear Aging” letter-writing contest winners, shares the opportunities and beauty that aging brings.

As she celebrates her 75th birthday, Jean L., one of the Arnicare “Dear Aging” contest winners, reflects fondly on her life experiences.

Heavenly visitors, gifts from above and unusual celebrations—these divine stories show us what the holidays are truly about.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Rick Hamlin checks in with an old friend.

If prayer is our greatest exercise of faith, the vote is our greatest expression of free speech.

A high school teacher and Marine reservist didn’t think she would ever be deployed, but when she was, she worried about her students.

It’s not even a real Roomba, but it’s taught me patience, persistence and more.

Not losing sight of the pockets of joy, gratitude and grace that each day holds.

Dr. Ken Redcross shares how to embrace the aging process and look forward to the years ahead.
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