Around the year 1500, the northern Italian artist Andrea Mantegna painted a scene of the “Adoration of the Magi.” This was a deeply familiar theme to every Christian in Renaissance Europe. Upon the birth of Christ, three wise men from the East came guided by a star to worship him, bringing the precious gifts of…
The IRS Has More Power Than You Think to Collect Taxes
One U.S. agency that many people fear is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Of course, there is no need to fear when you honestly report your taxes. When taxes are not reported honestly, there is a good reason to fear the agency because it has more power than any other U.S. agency. The IRS operates…
Storm Chaser Prays Driving Up to Elderly Couple’s Home During Tornado and Rescues Them From Wreckage
A storm chaser in Iowa was trying to get epic footage of a tornado when he came across a family in need and ended up helping save an elderly couple from the wreckage of their home. His phenomenal footage of the rescue has since gone viral. Storm chaser and devout Christian Tanner Charles Schaaf, 29,…
VIDEO: Blind Dog Loves to Play Piano and Sing With His Sister, Making the Cutest Band Ever
A blind beagle has become a global social media star since forming the cutest band ever with his human sister. The music-mad pup plays the piano and howls along with his bandmate, loving life despite his loss of vision. Eight-year-old rescued beagle mix, Buddy Mercury, lives in Long Island, New York, with Laurie and Glen…
Milky Way Photographers Show Off Best Shots of Our Galaxy in 2023—Here Are the Competition Winners
Stars, stars, and still more stars! Digital has made all the difference—it’s been a game changer for would-be astrophotographers everywhere, training their lenses skyward at night to capture the splendor of the Milky Way. In the foregoing era of film, the light insensitivity of cameras in dark conditions confounded photographers trying to portray this dimly-lit spectacle….
How One Mother Taught Her Children to Enjoy Chores and Eat Their Dinners
Ask any set of parents what they wish for their child, and they’ll likely give you some form of “happiness and success” answer. There are a cacophony of voices in today’s overbearing world telling us how to raise such happy and successful children. “Give them a good education,” one voice says, while another suggests “lots…
Fighting Corruption in Small Places: ‘A Stranger in Town’
Should you get involved if you see a problem, or should you just mind your own business? “A Stranger in Town” from 1943 is a vivid example of a man who gets involved with a small town’s problems in spite of himself and ends up inspiring change in a whole community. This is one of…
7 Simple Tips to Encourage Your Kids to Write
Children love to tell stories, reenact their exciting adventures, and literally give you a play by play of their entire day. Typically, this storytelling can help the transition into writing. However, some kids, whether they enjoy telling stories or not, are reluctant or simply disinterested in the whole writing process. They may struggle to think…
Summer School for Mom and Dad: Helping Our Fledglings Take Flight
Few words in the English language are sweeter to most young folks, particularly pre-teens, than summertime. No more being roused at dawn to catch a bus. No more racing around the house looking for that missing shoe or English essay. No more days scheduled by bells and classes. No more worrying about tests or homework…
Western Missouri: Following in the Steps of Jesse James
His name remains infamous, and immediately evocative. Perhaps no figure is so instantly identified with a West that was wild, and dangerous, and still looms large—dream-like, full of big character and even huger stories—in our collective imagination. Yes, there are others: Bonnie and Clyde, Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Hickok, and Buffalo Bill Cody. (Tim Johnson)…
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