Side by Side Through Everything.
What may seem like a simple photograph at first—a woman pushing a lawn mower with her husband walking beside her—is actually a snapshot of extraordinary love, strength, and resilience. What you see is routine. What you don’t see is courage,…
The $20 That Changed Two Lives Forever.
One chilly evening on the outskirts of Philadelphia, Kate McClure found herself in a predicament that could have turned frightening. Her car had run out of gas, and she was stranded alone in a desolate area. The nearest gas station…
Robin Williams’ Secret Way of Changing Lives.
Years ago, I learned something about Robin Williams that completely changed how I watched his movies. It wasn’t about his humor, his energy, or his genius—it was about his heart. I never actually booked Robin Williams for an event, but…
A Hero’s Embrace: Deputy Garrett Bird Comforts Lost Six-Year-Old.
Late last night, Deputy Garrett Bird became the hero every parent hopes for in times of fear and uncertainty. Six-year-old Oliver Ramirez had wandered away from his home near Military Drive and Tholl Road around 6:00 p.m. The neighborhood quickly…
A Coal Miner’s Commitment: Michael McGuire, a Dad Who Shows Up.
Meet Michael McGuire, a coal miner from Pikeville, Kentucky. To many, he’s a hardworking man who spends long hours underground, emerging covered in dust from the mines. But to his family, he’s so much more—he’s a champion dad who refuses…
A Teen’s Heart of Gold: Helping Hands for a Stranger.
Sometimes, true heroism isn’t about grand gestures or public recognition—it’s about noticing someone in need and stepping in with kindness. That’s exactly what 17-year-old high school senior Senquavious Driver did one ordinary day, and in doing so, reminded everyone around…
The Daring Rebellion of Franceska Mann.
In 1943, Franceska Mann, a young Jewish ballerina renowned for her grace and poise, found herself in one of history’s darkest places: Auschwitz. The notorious Nazi death camp was a world of systematic cruelty, where lives were extinguished with chilling…
Papa’s Park: A Christmas Tradition of Warmth and Joy.
Last Christmas, my dad made gift bags for every dog at the park. Not just any bags, but ones packed lovingly to the brim with chicken jerky—the kind of treat that made tails wag and paws dance in delight. He…
The Garage of Generosity: How a Simple Act of Kindness Touched an Entire Bus.
As a transit bus operator for UTA, I see countless people every day—faces that blur together, lives glimpsed only in passing. Yet today, something stopped me in my tracks. Pulling up to a bus stop in Bountiful, Utah, I glanced…
A Ziploc Bag Full of Love: How an 8-Year-Old Taught Me the True Meaning of Giving.
This week, my younger kids have been attending Vacation Bible School at a local church. Along with songs, crafts, and stories, they’ve been learning about serving others—especially the homeless. They’ve been bringing home flyers, reminders, and little lessons about food…