From Street to Stadium to Home: A Story of Friendship and Kindness.
This picture means so much to me. On the left is me, and next to me is Darren—a man I met every day on my way to work in Liverpool. Darren is homeless. He lives on the streets, but every…
The Battle for Our Farms: Preserving a 313-Year Legacy.
$250,000 an acre. That’s the price developers are willing to pay for my farm—the same land that’s been in my family’s care for over three centuries. We live in a world gripped by what they call a “land shortage” or…
From Mess to Care: The Story of the Blankets.
Yesterday, as I was walking through the city, something caught my attention—a large, messy pile of blankets lying on the ground. At first glance, it was easy to overlook them as just trash. They were filthy, stained, a little wet…
A Second Chance Served with a Smile.
One slow afternoon at the café, a man walked in and asked me for some money. My first reaction was sharp. I looked him in the eye and said, “Why don’t you have a job? Nothing comes for free, you…
The $11 That Meant More Than Money.
A couple of weeks ago, I was driving a rental car when I noticed something tucked away in the side pocket—an old, well-used wallet. Inside was a stack of credit cards, a driver’s license, and a decent amount of cash….
The Day a Stranger Handed Over His Keys.
It started out like any other day at the dealership. Customers came and went, some browsing, some buying, others just dreaming for now. Among them was a man looking to buy a BMW. He had his trade-in with him—a well-kept…
To the Parents Kicking Ass at the Airport.
I’m sitting at the Spokane airport, waiting for my flight to Portland. I’ve just wrapped up speaking at a conference, and for once, I’m traveling without kids. It’s a rare thing for me these days—no diaper bags, no snacks stuffed…
The Truth About Life Behind the Wheel.
People often see the shiny side of trucking—the big rigs, the open road, the steady paycheck. They see the pictures of sunsets over highways, the stories of cross-country adventures, and the financial rewards that can change a family’s life. And…
The Peach Milkshake That Became a Legacy of Love.
Every summer, my grandmother waited for one very specific day—the day Chick-fil-A would announce the return of their peach milkshake. It wasn’t just a dessert to her; it was a memory in a cup. The flavor reminded her of her…
A Moment in Walmart That Reminded Everyone What Humanity Looks Like.
It was an ordinary afternoon for Brittany McKee, a registered nurse, and her husband. They were walking the aisles of a Walmart in Georgia, checking off their shopping list, when the sound of something heavy hitting the floor stopped them…