There is nothing like the instant volatility of a child who is convinced their mom or dad didn’t follow through on something they said they would do. “But you prooooomised!” the child wails.
Over recent years, several high-profile pastors have been called out publicly for the exorbitant salaries they draw and the luxurious lifestyles they flaunt. Perhaps some of these pastors earned their...
When a story of vigilante justice hits the news, we all take note. If someone who had committed a heinous crime is attacked by a vigilante, some might think, “Well, he had it coming.”
“Good fences make good neighbors,” wrote American poet laureate Robert Frost in his beloved poem, “Mending Wall.” The four-time Pulitzer Prize winner understood human nature and captured it...
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” or so the saying goes. It’s hard to break old habits and learn new ways of doing things. It’s much easier to stick with tradition, even if tradition...
One of the most beloved novels in history (and the book that brought us several romantic movies of the same name) is Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Set in 1800s England during a time when...
Hearing someone brag, boast, or talk about how great they are or the amazing things they’ve done is distasteful to most of us. Even amid the perfectly curated world of social media, most influencers...
Inheritances can be a beautiful—and sometimes unusual—way for people to leave a legacy. Check out these inheritance stories that stretch beyond the norm:
“Did you give 100% effort?” a coach asks his team. “Is that the best you can do?” a drill sergeant screams at his new recruits. “Did you deliver?” a manager asks her direct report. Three...