December 16, 2024 While he was surfing the internet over the Christmas season, Jack came upon a prayer request at a website that broke his heart. It said: “I’m terribly lonely for the holidays. I have nobody that needs me. My presence is worthless.” It was signed...
December 15, 2024 “There are so many Christmas angels out there, just waiting to do God’s will.” — Ann When Ann began her first year without her husband Clete, she sent an email of reassurance to all her friends at the Senior Center, which read: “Hello everyone, This...
December 14, 2024 “This will remain the Land of the Free only so long as it is the Home of the Brave.” — Elmer Davis Today is Wreaths Across America Day, and volunteers will place more than 2 million veterans’ wreaths on local, national and military cemeteries in...
December 13, 2024 The song “Scars in Heaven” is one of the most moving and beloved songs of the contemporary Christian rock group Casting Crowns. The song was written by Mark Hall, a youth pastor, who is the lead vocalist, and Matthew Joseph West. The group, which...
December 12, 2024 “Old friends … sat on the park bench like bookends.” — Paul Simon They were known as “the three amigos.” Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, they came to morning Mass together and sat in the first pew. They all were in their 90s and struggled to...
December 11, 2024 “And on that day when my strength is failing, the end draws near and my time has come… Still, my soul will sing Your praise unending, ten thousand years and then forevermore…” — Matt Redman English singer/songwriter Matt Redman found the inspiration...
