A bell that tolls rings of timeless tradition. For centuries, peals demonstrated an immortal effort to give glory to God. Funerals, weddings, and church services employ bells, signalling to humanity an aural expression to contemplate all there is, seen and unseen. However, in Ruther Glen, Virginia, tangible sounds of bells ringing late into the night…
Diver’s Underwater Photography Captures ‘Two Worlds’
February 1, 2022
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In the balmy waters of the South Pacific, marine conservationist, ocean photographer, and diver Renee Capozzola drifts gently through the blue. She’s waiting for something to cross her path, whether it be ambling sharks, sage sea turtles, or even a looming whale. Life in the ocean, after all, is always just around the corner—or rather,…
Doctor Said Mom’s Efforts to Save Her Babies Were a ‘Waste of Time,’ Now They’re 3 and Thriving
A mom from Canada who went into labor with twins at just shy of 22 weeks’ gestation was told by her doctor that they would die the day they were born. However, she refused to give up on her babies, and against the odds, her baby girls pulled through, heading home after 115 days in the…
The Niche Business of Collecting Historical Letters and Documents
January 31, 2022
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“I sold a Napoleon letter yesterday,” remarked Howard Zerwitz. This kind of thing isn’t unusual for him, since Zerwitz’s American Historical Guild (AHG) provides historic autographs, documents, letters, and other artifacts to collectors around the world—all reflecting historic events. Zerwitz has sold letters and documents from every American president, as well as letters from people…
Photographer’s Sublime Shots of Breaking Waves Depict His Faith After Epiphany at Sea
After a profound scare on a surfing trip as a teen, an Australian surfer discovered God and channeled both his faith and his artistry into a new profession: ocean photography. Through his powerful and breathtaking images of breaking waves, he shares his reverence for God and nature with the world. “Becoming a photographer has been…
Phone Scammers Call 73-Year-Old Grandma Asking for $8,000—But She Turns Tables, Catches the Crooks
A clever grandma from Long Island has turned the tables on a telephone scammer who tried to dupe her out of $8,000 in cash. The 73-year-old from Seaford—who only gave her first name, Jean—on Jan. 20 got a call from a man claiming to be her grandson, saying he’d been arrested for drunk driving and…
Florida Troopers Honor Fallen Sergeant by Dancing With His Daughter at Her Wedding
Witnessing troopers taking turns to dance with the daughter of a fallen colleague was a heartwarming moment that wedding attendees will never forget. Heather Ritter, 34, got the surprise of her life when Florida Highway Patrol Troopers (FHP) stepped onto the dance floor for what would have been her father-daughter dance on her special day…
Couple Gives 600 ‘Mom and Dad Hugs’ at College Campus: ‘Overwhelmed by the Goodness of God’
After a touching moment with a bereaved teen at church, a mom from North Carolina was struck by divine inspiration. She made signs—”Free Mom Hugs” and “Free Dad Hugs,”—and headed to a local university campus with her husband to offer hugs to anyone who needed one. On Nov. 16, 2021, Jordan and Matt Roten visited…
Parents Tell Their 8 Sons That They Are Expecting a 9th Boy in Epic Gender Reveal
January 27, 2022
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When a 29-year-old mom of eight boys announced her ninth pregnancy, many speculated that she might be expecting a daughter. But in an epic gender reveal video, she and her husband break the news to their sons, and the world, that summer 2022 heralds the entry of baby boy number nine. Nashville native Yalancia Rosario,…
6 Rich People Habits That Will Change Your Life
Successful people attribute habits that they follow as the secret to their success. In fact, that’s why it’s so common to come across lists highlighting these “habits of highly successful people.” In turn, accessing these lists can inspire you to develop these habits in your own life. Rather than the habit itself, what matters most…
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