I learned that Laurie hadn’t left out of selfishness, but because she was pressured by her wealthy parents to walk away. At eighteen, scared and powerless, she was pushed into a life she never chose. Later, she married someone they approved of, and he helped her find her voice as an author. That book was…
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My name is Margaret, but most people call me Maggie. Not long ago, something unexpected happened during a simple trip to the supermarket—a moment that shifted the course of my life. I had gone in to buy a single bun. Living alone after being abandoned by my family, small comforts like that bun meant more…
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still shaken. Then a kind voice spoke beside me. “Please, let me pay for that.” A man named John handed me the bun with a smile so warm, it melted my embarrassment. We got to talking. I told him I used to be a chemistry teacher before life took its turns. He shared that his…
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A woman had just stepped out of the shower, warm steam still clinging to the air, when the doorbell rang. Her husband, about to take his own shower, called out from the bathroom, “Can you get that, honey?” Still dripping, she quickly wrapped herself in a towel and padded down the hallway. When she opened…
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Still stunned, she closed the door, gathered the towel back around herself, and walked slowly back upstairs. Her thoughts were spinning. Guilt, disbelief, and amusement tangled together. Her husband stepped out of the bathroom as she entered the room. “Who was at the door?” he asked casually, toweling off his hair. “It was Bob,” she…
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Johnny’s Adorable 911 Call Kids often bring unexpected laughter into our lives with their innocent actions. A recent example is four-year-old Johnny, who dialed 911 for help with his math homework. Johnny had been taught to call 911 in emergencies, and when he struggled with subtraction, he saw it as a real crisis. He called…
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The operator understood that, in Johnny’s world, this was a big deal. When Johnny’s mom walked in, she quickly clarified that 911 wasn’t for homework help. Johnny’s story is a sweet reminder of the innocence of childhood and the unexpected joy kids bring into our lives.
Pope Leo XIV Diverges from Pope Francis on Key Issues Just elected on May 8, Pope Leo XIV (formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) appears set to take a different stance from his predecessor, Pope Francis, on several controversial issues within the Catholic Church. While both leaders share a focus on compassion and service, Leo is…
Pope Leo has shown more caution, citing cultural differences—particularly in Africa—and emphasizing that such blessings may not be universally applicable. However, Leo aligns with Francis on immigration and climate change. He has shown compassion for migrants and has urged stronger action on environmental issues, continuing Francis’s emphasis on the Church’s role in addressing the climate…
