Jesus’ Play Life (Age 6)
The play life of Jewish children in the times of Jesus was rather circumscribed; all too often the children played at the more serious things they observed their elders…
We Discovered a Secret Room during Renovations – What We Found inside Made Us Move Out
After years of saving and dreaming, Jack and I finally bought our first home. It wasn’t perfect, but it had charm, potential, and that special something we…
This Is One of the Most Cancer-Causing Foods – Stop Eating It
In a world where the food industry constantly innovates to meet consumer demand for convenience and low-cost options, it’s easy to overlook the hidden dangers lurking in…
Eight Pills That Should Not Be Consumed Frequently Because They Affect Your Kidneys
The use of prescription pills to treat various medical conditions has skyrocketed in recent decades. While these medications serve essential purposes in managing illnesses, their long-term or…
I FOUND FOUR PUPPIES ON A HIKING TRAIL—AND ONE OF THEM HAD A NOTE TUCKED IN ITS COLLAR
It was supposed to be just a quick solo hike before the rain came in—nothing serious, just fresh air and some quiet. I was maybe 15 minutes…
THE OFFICER STAYED TO READ A BEDTIME STORY—BUT HE LEFT BEHIND SOMETHING I CAN’T EXPLAIN
I didn’t even notice the knock at first—I was too busy trying to calm my daughter down. She’d had a full-on meltdown after I told her Daddy…
HE ONLY WANTED TO GIVE MY SON A SMILE—BUT WHAT HE HANDED HIM LEFT ME SHAKING
We were in the hospital for what was supposed to be a routine overnight. My son, Milo, had a chest infection that got worse out of nowhere,…
I THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS LEAVING A TICKET ON MY CAR—BUT IT WAS A $50 SURPRISE
It had already been one of those days. You know the kind—late to work, spilled coffee on my shirt, toddler meltdown in the backseat because I gave…
WE MADE A PACT ON THIS BENCH IN ’84—AND MET BACK HERE 30 YEARS LATER
Back then, we didn’t have much—just punk jackets, cheap beer, and a whole lot of attitude. We used to hang out on that bench every weekend like…
I WALKED DOWN THE AISLE IN A FLOWER CROWN—BUT THIS WASN’T A WEDDING
People think little girls dream about weddings. I didn’t. I dreamed about my grandpa’s old pickup, the one with the broken radio and the seatbelt that never…