Having a storybook read aloud to you is one of the purest pleasures of childhood—and one of the greatest joys of parenthood. Many parents recount reading bedtime stories to their kids as among their...
In the blockbuster 1993 comedy, Groundhog Day, weatherman Phil Connors (played by Bill Murray) gets trapped in a time warp, redoing one particular Groundhog Day 38 times—and making reference to...
“Don’t judge” has become a common push-back when someone feels looked-down upon or misunderstood. And at times, that push-back makes sense. No one should be judged unfairly because of their...
Many of us follow the Five-Second Rule: if a cookie hits the floor and is picked up quickly, it’s still good to eat. What possible harm could come to a cookie in such a short amount of time? A few...
Sometimes, trying to overcome significant challenges in life can feel like hitting a brick wall. Will I ever get a job in my chosen field? Will I ever get accepted to my dream college?
Have you ever experienced an unexpected blessing that you sensed was from God? Perhaps a random check showed up in your mailbox just in time for your next tuition bill.
Who doesn’t love a good story? Screenplay writers and novelists alike understand that our brains and hearts are wired for story, and they craft stories with remarkably similar plot lines: a hero...
Who doesn’t love a good story? Screenplay writers and novelists alike understand that our brains and hearts are wired for story, and they craft stories with remarkably similar plot lines: a hero...
When significant events happen in our lives, we often mark them with actions or physical objects—tangible reminders of important milestones or spiritual turning points. Baptism, for example, is an...