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December 2013

December 01, 2013

Dec. 1: The Perfect Christmas Gift

“To experience 80 years and rejoice in each new day is his singular joy,” writes...

November 2013

November 30, 2013

Nov. 30: A Mother’s Love

Kris Miccio, a law professor and Fulbright Scholar, has been fortunate enough to know the...

November 29, 2013

Nov. 29: A Christmas Miracle

Maryknoll Father James Keller, the founder of The Christophers, always encouraged people to use their...

November 28, 2013

Nov. 28: A Feast for Hillbilly and Friends

Ron Petros asked his wife, Carol, “Why don’t we invite some of the guys here...

November 27, 2013

Nov. 27: Igniting a Soul for Hanukkah

One Hanukkah many years ago, Chaim Drizin set out to kindle the holiday spirit in...

November 26, 2013

Nov. 26: Loving Your Mother-in-Law

Bob Brody never liked his mother-in-law, Antoinette “Nettie” Chirichella of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Though her negative...

November 25, 2013

Nov. 25: An Invisible Thread

A Chinese proverb states that an invisible thread connects people who are destined to meet. ...

November 24, 2013

Nov. 24: Relaxing with God

Every day, an elderly man came to the same church to pray. He always sat...

November 23, 2013

Nov. 23: By Faith, Not By Sight

Though he was born legally blind, Scott MacIntyre doesn’t consider it a disadvantage. Encouraged by...

November 22, 2013

Nov. 22: The Good Samaritan Motorist

When Justin Horner’s tire blew out on a remote road in Oregon, he discovered he...

November 21, 2013

Nov. 21: A Celebrity’s Kindness

Good character in a professional setting is measured not by how you treat those who...

November 20, 2013

Nov. 20: A Prayer About Relationship

Most of us are so familiar with the Lord’s Prayer—the Our Father—that we may say...

November 19, 2013

Nov. 19: Leading Hearts to God with Humor

Singer-songwriter Jackie Francois believes humor is key to living a Christian life. Upon the release...

November 18, 2013

Nov. 18: A Hundred Thousand Welcomes

Born and bred in Texas, Verily magazine Relationships Editor Ashley Crouch grew up surrounded by...

November 17, 2013

Nov. 17: Make Me an Optimist

Hope needs to be an essential element of our daily lives if we’re going to...

November 16, 2013

Nov. 16: Be Your Children’s One Percent

Football coach Lou Holtz once noted, “Eighty percent of people don’t care about you one...

November 15, 2013

Nov. 15: Thank God for Kids

Writer Matthew Archbold is used to hearing people make snide comments about the fact that...

November 14, 2013

Nov. 14: On Being Charismatic

According to public speaking coach Ruth Sherman, charisma isn’t just something you’re born with; it’s...

November 13, 2013

Nov. 13: A Special Need

When Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood accepted a special Christopher Award in 2001, he...

November 12, 2013

Nov. 12: A Thankless Job

Bob dreamt that he was in heaven with an angel who was giving him a...

November 11, 2013

Nov. 11: Thanking Veterans

On his farm, Doug Schmidgall created a unique display of appreciation for military veterans. Using...

November 10, 2013

Nov. 10: The Power of Forgiveness

At the age of 14, Rosario Rodriguez narrowly escaped an attack by a serial rapist...

November 09, 2013

Nov. 9: The Devil’s Most Valuable Tool

One day, the devil decided to go out of business, so he put his tools...

November 08, 2013

Nov. 8: Much Wisdom, Few Words

A lot of wisdom can often be conveyed in a few words. Here are some...

November 07, 2013

Nov. 7: Monsters and Happy Endings

The late Maurice Sendak did not write and illustrate your typical children’s books. His well-known...

November 06, 2013

Nov. 6: Unemployed Hero Rewarded with Job

Thirty-year-old Delroy Simmonds was on his way to a job interview when he saw a...

November 05, 2013

Nov. 5: Don’t Settle for Mediocrity

Singer/songwriter Audrey Assad does her best to create music that’s beautiful because she herself is...

November 04, 2013

Nov. 4: An Eye-Opening Journey

For many years, actress Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond, The Middle) had financially supported the...

November 03, 2013

Nov. 3: How to Help Veterans

Military personnel and their families make a lot of sacrifices and need our attention. Parade...

November 02, 2013

Nov. 2: To Save a Life or Buy a Shirt

Chelsea Egan lives in the Bergen County, New Jersey, community of Haworth, goes to Northern...