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A certain monk went to a monastery, determined to give himself up entirely to contemplation and meditation. When he reached the place he saw all the monks at work, tilling the ground, plowing, or trimming the vines round the monastery. He very solemnly observed as he entered, “Do not work for the food…

Many stories are coming out about Americans selflessly meeting the needs of others, during the COVID-19 crisis. But one of the most heart-warming is that of “Invisible Hands,” created by Liam Elkind and Simone Palicano, based in New York City. What makes them so special is that they are college students,…

On October 27, 2018, Robert Gregory Bowers walked into a Synagogue in Pittsburgh and opened fire, reportedly yelling that all Jews needed to die. When the shooting ended, twelve people were dead. For many, that is where the story ends. But not for all. Within one day of the tragedy, two organizations…

A recent Gallup poll has discovered a new reason for us to be stressed. The poll found that we are some of the most stressed-out people in the world. 55 percent of Americans say they had felt a lot of stress the day before. This is way above the global average of 35 percent. –Jim L. Wilson and Rodger…

We have so many things to distract us from what is important. It used to be the television that kept us from the important things like prayer and bible study. According to research firm EMarketer the new biggest distraction is our mobile devices. The average adult in America will spend 3 hours 43 minutes…

Jack McConnell recently died at the age of 93. He was a medical researcher who participated in some amazing discoveries including a test for detecting tuberculosis and developing the polio vaccine. He was also instrumental in the invention of the first MRI system. Perhaps his biggest contribution of…

Journalist Anthony Breznican tells a heart grabbing story of the day he met Fred Rogers, the creator and star of the children’s television show, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. It was during a difficult time in his life. “The future seemed hopeless. I was struggling, lonely, dealing with a lot of broken pieces…

Jim Ford was sent to repossess a 1998 Buick belonging to Patty Kipping, 70, and her 82-year-old husband, Stanford. Upon arriving at their home, he discovered the Kippings were mired in debt from medical expenses and had only $30 to last until their next Social Security check. Jim set up an online fundraiser…

When Warren Haynes was twelve years old, his 70-year-old neighbor Connie Roberts invited him have breakfast with her, followed by going to Sunday School at her local church. Haynes accepted her invitation and began a long-time friendship with her, and a lifelong friendship with Jesus Christ. Discipleship…

A Houston man said his faith in humanity was restored after a stranger paid his car repair bill, which was nearly $2,000. Ken Burkitt said he was chatting with a man at the restaurant he managed at the time. He joked that his car had a problem and that he had to turn the steering wheel all the way to…

In 2015, there was an increase in the number of sea lion pups found on the Southern California beaches. The National Marine Fisheries Service is overwhelmed by the number and do not have the resources to rescue all of them, one official said, “It’s like a paramedic not having a hospital to bring a patient.”…

A new Gallup poll found that 17% of Americans named Ebola as America’s “most urgent health problem.” That is a much larger percentage than those naming our real heath problems, obesity, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, or substance abuse. Two people have died in the US from Ebola compared to the millions…

A passerby in Gulfport, Mississippi, found a man who was lying on the street severely injured and unconscious. His condition showed signs of assault. The man who found him took the time to alert police so that the man could receive help for his severe injuries, who rushed the injured man, Jerry Turner…

A caring person took a child with malnutrition to a mission child care center but was turned away due to a shortage of space. The one who brought the child to the childcare center did not blame the staff of childcare center, but started WORLD VISION to help needy children in many countries of the world.…

Recently, a remake of the Parable of the Good Samaritan occurred in China. After automobile hit a 2-year old child, the driver fled the scene of the accident. Pedestrians ignored the injured child lying with blood in the street. No one stopped to help. No one except Chen Xianmei, a poor woman, who was…

According to Snopes, it is not true that Nike partnered with Lil Nas X to create ‘Satan Shoes,’ but it is true that Lil Nas X worked with MSCHF to design a limited edition of 666 pairs of Nike Air Max 97s shoes that they claim has a drop of human blood mixed with the ink they used in the sole. The design…

Restaurant owner Robert Magiet has found a unique way to help other small food vendors on the coldest Chicago days. Magiet stops at the vendor’s carts and buys their entire inventory for the day which allows the vendors to make their daily wages and also go home and stay warm. On average, he buys 15…

What do you have in your life that you are sure you just could not do without? The London Science Museum, in a project regarding clean water, took a survey of 3000 British adults. The question regarded what they could not live without. Sunshine received the highest number of votes, and clean drinking…

Johnny Morgan is a self described “country boy,” and he and his dogs have helped thousands find new life in Jesus. Morgan has always had a passion for hunting dogs and competed with his dogs chasing ribbons and trophies. He never thought he would have an opportunity to minister until someone at a competition…

Jesus walked where the people could see him; even the needy ones. Luke tells of ten lepers who could see him and called to him while he was passing by. Jesus stopped and healed them. (See Luke 17) If the city of Santa Barbara, California has its way, it will become more difficult for the needy and the…

In a strange twist on a timeless parable told by Jesus, security cameras recently revealed that at least seven people walked by a homeless man laying face down on the street bleeding. Some turned their heads to look, others gawked, and one lifted the man’s body, and set it down before walking away. Emergency…

On August 8, 2009, a small plane and a tour helicopter collided over the Hudson River in New York. Nine people died. Reports obtained by the Associated Press indicate that the air traffic controller, who should have been paying attention, was instead talking on the phone. Instead of watching out for…

I have so much to do today that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.—Martin Luther We’re all familiar with stress. Just as we face certain stresses today, so did the first century Christians! As Jesus traveled about the Galilean countryside, He found His way to people whom He loved very deeply.…

A counseling center hotline used the following voicemail message: “Thank you for calling. If you are obsessive-compulsive, please press 1 repeatedly. If you are co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2 for you. If you have multiple personalities, please press 3, 4, 5 and 6. If you are paranoid-delusional,…

In the Greek Islands, one can seek out the home of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. In the area, one can also find an olive tree, supposedly dating from his time. If this is so, this tree would then be some 2400 years old. The trunk of this tree is very large but completely hollow. The tree…