How people are showing great kindness in crisis
“No man is an island,” 16th century English scholar and poet John Donne once wrote. And now the coronavirus has made that more true than ever. If there’s anything positive from this worldwide scourge of a virus, perhaps it’s that we
10 good news stories to read today
It’s hard to escape the news these days—news that can feel heavy, dark and uncertain as the coronavirus outbreak spreads throughout the world. But there are good headlines too, from promising medical trials to recovered patients and reopenings in other
Community: Celebrating seasons of joy
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Read part two here. Behind the scenes Read what Scripture says in Luke 1. Beyond the surface Have you ever been so excited about something that you just had to share it with someone else? Perhaps
How to show kindness in turbulent times
We’re living in turbulent times. COVID-19 has taken the world by storm—according to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are now more than 150,000 cases globally. As these numbers grew to what they are today, so did the panic, fear and
Community: In the hard seasons
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. Read part one here. Behind the scenes Read what Scripture says in Exodus 17. One of my favorite stories in all of Scripture is that of Aaron and Hur holding Moses’ arms up while Joshua
Community: It’s what we’re made for
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. Why is community important? Why do we need it in our lives? We have a deep desire to belong to something and participate in the complicated lives of others. It can be
The best ways to encourage friends, based on their love language
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’” –C.S. Lewis We walk through a lot of times in our lives where we feel alone and misunderstood, and
A tip for better expressing each of the 5 love languages with Dr. Gary Chapman
Americans are not living happily ever after. According to a study by the University of Chicago, about 60 percent of respondents rated themselves “pretty happy” in their marriage—which leaves 40 percent of people less than fully satisfied. Further, the American divorce rate
5 New Year’s Resolutions for parenting in 2020
As parents, we’re doing the best we can each day to provide a great life for our children. Because, ultimately, seeing them happy and helping them thrive is all that matters. But we’re also hard on ourselves. Even the most confident
This family teaches philanthropy through bellringing
The Fie family legacy of service to The Salvation Army spans more than 60 years and is still going strong, with the family coming together every Christmas season in Denver to ring bells at the Army’s red kettles. In the
How to volunteer as a Salvation Army bellringer
When you drop a dollar (or more!) into a Salvation Army kettle, that money helps fund programs in your community—from the food pantry, emergency utility assistance, to after-school programs and so much more. That money helps The Salvation Army serve
A wedding marked by a village of love
My best friend (and maid of honor) sent me an email while I was wedding planning that really upset me. It read: “These are the things that are still needed for the wedding. I love you and want you to