Living in a world that tells us to consume, it’s hard to make room for denying ourselves. That is what Jesus told us in the Gospel of Matthew, right – to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him? That’s a tough pill to swallow when the rest of society insists “no” is a… View more
Americans perform acts of love every day and many go unnoticed. Not Dontarius Caldwell’s. His good deed was captured on camera by an onlooker which has now been shared by thousands. Caldwell, 15, is being heralded for helping walk a blind woman across a busy intersection in Cincinnati, Ohio. Not sure if he’s a wrestler… View more
Firefighters routinely go above and beyond the call of duty. For proof, look no further than Hernando County, Florida. It was there that a family was on its way to the hospital for a family member’s medical emergency when their car ran out of gas. In a panic, they dialed 911 whereby paramedics and firefighters… View more
Hundreds of citizens paid respects to a U.S. Air Force veteran whose relatives couldn’t be found or contacted. John James Murphy, 71, died last month with his funeral service being held on Wednesday in Elgin, Illinois, according to the Military Times. When the funeral tried to locate his relatives they had no success. He was… View more
Like so many Americans, John Bubenik remembers exactly where he was when Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight on January 28, 1986. And one day later, he was off to recover its debris. Bubenik was one of 100 U.S. Navy divers sent immediately to Cocoa Beach, Florida, to help in a… View more
Six lives were lost in a downtown Las Vegas apartment fire, but that figure could have been much worse were it not for a brave veteran who sacrificed his life saving others. Don Bennett, 63, a disabled Marine veteran, ran through smoke- and fire-filled hallways, banging on doors to wake others. He, along with five… View more
How we choose to spend our free time is part of being human. One Tennessee man uses it in a very noble way, restoring tombstones of World War II veterans. He started doing it three years ago, according to WTVF in Nashville. He did so after cleaning the grave of his Uncle Hobart Massey, a… View more
We’re told to be grateful, count our blessings and give thanks. We’ve seen it on our social media feed all day. It’s hard enough to pause and give thanks while we’re running on the hamster wheel of life, yet odd as it may seem, it can be even more difficult on the fourth Thursday of… View more
Already known for being a gifted playmaker, Sidney Crosby can add humanitarian to his list of accomplishments. Though he’s a proud Canadian citizen who has represented his nation on numerous occasions, Crosby loves America’s veterans. So much so, that he gave away the new car he received after being named MVP of last season’s NHL… View more
Everyone knows firefighters are heroes. A recent act of bravery by two Washington state firefighters drives home that point further. In an intense video shared by KPTV, Captain Matt Hazlett and firefighter John Prasch were battling a two-alarm blaze in several businesses when they noticed the U.S. flag in the middle of smoke. It only… View more
They say it’s the Greatest Generation, and who could argue with this? Jonathan Mendes became the oldest unofficial finisher of the New York City Marathon last week when he finished the prestigious race after 11 hours, 25 minutes. His age? 96 years young. https://t.co/RKoEdw3Fl5 — Kit Fox (@kitfoxwrites) November 7, 2019 “You have to have… View more
Everyone knows it takes a special post to go viral. Erica Usinger didn’t realize she had one last week, but the rest of America did. Usinger was driving along I-85, west of Charlotte, N.C., when she blew a tire. She had a difficult time getting to the side of the road and then waited for… View more
The goodness of American can be found everywhere – even in 5-year-olds. Weston Newswanger has been cancer-free for two years. He’s been through plenty of treatment in his young life, so you couldn’t blame him for wanting lots of toys on his fifth birthday. Instead, he chose to give some away. Posted by Amy Newswanger… View more
Laronda Marshall doesn’t just drive a bus – she saves lives. Last week she was working a route north of Miami when a passenger noticed another rider who appeared to be sick and slumped over. Marshall quickly discovered he was non-responsive. She secured her bus, contacted dispatch for assistance and aided the passenger. Other riders… View more
Michele Ladd believes in going to where people need help – especially veterans. She’s traveling the nation in an RV to raise awareness for PTSD and to help veterans get the help they need. As founder of National Veteran Resources, Ladd’s mission is to let veterans and first responders know that they matter, and that… View more
