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Story: Getting it Right at the End

I went to the driving range the other day and I was thinking... I was thinking how you start out with a big bucket of golf balls, and you just start hitting away carelessly. You have dozens of them, each individual ball means nothing so you just … [Read more...]

Feature: Simple Solutions

When you've got a complicated problem, try one of these simple solutions. "I'm sorry." "I love you." "Forgive me." "You were right." "Maybe my mother was right." "I'll just let it go." "It's not really that important." … [Read more...]

Feature: Lesson on Greatness

Revered teacher Isaac Huntner once wrote a letter to a disciple who had been discouraged by his repeated failure to master his bible studies: A failing many of us suffer is that when we focus on the high attainments of great people, we discuss how … [Read more...]

Humor: How to Live Longer, Happily

I went to a new doctor recently and was delighted to find a health care professional with a fresh perspective on all the things I have been struggling with. Here's a recap of the visit. Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can … [Read more...]

Blog: Let’s Make it Mothers’ Day and Help Mothers Who Need It

"It's time to move the apostrophe so that it becomes not just Mother's Day honoring a single mother but Mothers' Day, an occasion to try and help mothers around the globe as well." Nicholas Kristof By Susan Diamond My girlfriend Eva is a force … [Read more...]

Humor: Why Leprecauns Dress Funny

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Humor: The B.C.

A very proper lady began planning a week's camping vacation for her and her Baptist Church group. She wrote to a campground for reservations. She wanted to make sure that the campground was fully equipped and modern, but couldn't bring herself to … [Read more...]

Humor: Higher Heights

I have moved out from Beggars Alley, located at 2 Poverty Lane at the corner of Down and Out Circle. As of today, I have a brand-new dwelling. I move to the promised land. My new address is Living Well on 231 Abundance Terrace, located at the … [Read more...]

Humor: Nip and Tuck and then a Truck

A 65-year-old woman had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she had a near-death experience. Seeing God she asked, "Is my time up?" God said, "No, you have another 33 years, 2 months and 8 days to … [Read more...]

Humor: Married and Divorced

On their way to get married, a young Catholic couple is involved in a fatal car accident. The couple found themselves sitting outside the Pearly Gates waiting for St. Peter to process them into Heaven. While waiting, they began to wonder: … [Read more...]