The great hall of fame baseball star, Jackie Robinson once said, “A life isn’t significant except for its impact on other lives.” It’s easy, especially in today’s tumultuous world, to fall into the trap of feeling powerless, trivial, or insignificant. But, in fact, within each of us there is an […]

With all of the turmoil, division, prejudice, hatred and self-interest that seems to have permeated our society this week, I looked for a story that would illustrate the power and impact that being committed to helping others produces. As our fable tells us, such a commitment reaps precious rewards for […]

“I never can do it,” the little kite said, As he looked around at the others high over his head. “I know I should fall if I tried to fly.” “Try,” said the big kite, “only try! Or I fear you never will learn at all.” But the little kite […]

I discovered this wonderful PTSD afflicted veteran’s tale of how a community helped him battle his fear of fireworks authored by Patrick Coble on the Guideposts.org website. It is, in my humble view, a perfect Fourth of July story and certainly deserving of being shared with you as we prepare […]