
Chess Provides the Healing Bond
The game that brought a father and son closer together.
In 1978, author Loren Eiseley published an essay called “The Star Thrower.” It recounts a beach walk by a narrator...
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The game that brought a father and son closer together.

Beneath the rubble of a collapsed building, a young woman finds comfort and strength in faith.

After multiple operations, she doubted she could go on…until she saw a special TV program.

She relied on faith to recover from a debilitating injury in time to dance at her daughter's wedding.

She had no idea how severe her adopted son’s problems would be—or what form the answer to her prayers would take.

Inspired by 10 memorable words, he's relied on faith to wait out tough times.

Funerals and weddings are times for families to come together. It’s been too long since I have seen mine.

It's said that Johnny Appleseed's eccentric mission was inspired by a message from an angel.

Her departed parent's favorite song reminds a woman that she is never alone.

Eager to do meaningful work, a window designer transforms himself into a craftsman.

The country music superstar shares the life secrets she learned from her role model and namesake.

A woman's prayer for help with a DIY project is answered with a gust of wind.
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