Her Mother With Alzheimer’s Sang ‘Silent Night’
By Kristen Kemp9 min read
Dementia had taken away so much from her mother and her family. But at the Christmas Eve service, she realized their faith would see them through.
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Kristin Chenoweth: The Gift That Taught Her the Meaning of Christmas
By Kristin Chenoweth9 min read
As a teen, the award-winning actress and singer wanted Gloria Vanderbilt jeans, but the gift she received instead proved to be much more meaningful.
This Former Addict Is a Popular New York City SoulCycle Instructor
By Noa Shaw7 min read
Addict. Drug dealer. Felon. But since getting sober he inspires others to do the same in his unique exercise class.
5 Ways to Move Past Caregiver Denial
By The Editors2 min read
It’s not easy to accept that a loved one is dealing with dementia. From educating yourself to hiring respite care, here is how to come to terms with a difficult diagnosis.
Amazing Acts of Compassion During the Covid Crisis
By Adam Ruiz8 min read
A hospital chaplain tells us what inspired him during the difficult early months of the pandemic.
A New Dog Helped This Retiree Strengthen His Faith
By Chuck Turk7 min read
He had plans for retirement—travel, fishing and relaxing with his wife. They didn’t include a rambunctious puppy named Dolly.
A Kenyan Christmas: Hot Weather, Elaborate Costumes and a Live Elephant
By Edwina Perkins5 min read
The family was on a mission trip in Africa for the holidays. Could they find joy and embrace new traditions so far from home?
The Manicurist Who Changed Her Life
By Roberta Messner8 min read
Annie gave her gorgeous red nails. But it was the profound advice she offered that helped the author change her entire outlook on life.
A Heaven-Sent Text Message Gave Her a Second Wind
By Beth Pottle5 min read
She’d never run a trail race before and wasn’t sure she could make it through this one—but an unexpected Bible verse saw her through.
Spirit Lifting: Bringing Our Brokenness to Him at Christmas
By Susanna Foth Aughtmon2 min read
This devotion reminds us that peace, joy and hope can be ours if we turn to Jesus—at Christmas and all the year round.
Positive Thinker: Erin Napier of HGTV’S ‘Home Town’
By Celeste McCauley2 min read
The reality TV star, wife and mom on her favorite comfort food (hello buttery grilled cheese), her go-to place to pray and her real-life heroes.
Greetings from Small-Town America: Leavenworth, Washington
By Catherine Madera2 min read
This Washington mountain town, modeled after a Bavarian village and home of the Nutcracker Museum, attracts millions of visitors—at Christmas and all year round.
