Elevator Operator Shows True Joy and Gratitude

Blooming where you're planted has never been a problem for Los Angeles elevator operator Ruben Pardo. For 35 years, he has driven and steered one ...

Bill Murray's Guide to Life

People are on a constant search for happiness, looking for a better life. And a little well-timed advice can make a big difference. Bill Murray was interviewed ...

Odd and Priceless Items Sold on EBay

Since it was founded in 1995, more than 3 billion items have been sold through eBay. Some odd products have been sold on eBay, but occasionally something ...

N.Y. Designer Had It All but Commits Suicide

An article in The New York Post ran the following story about the 49-year-old designer, L'Wren Scott, who shocked New York City by committing suicide: ...

LeBron James Reflects on Fleeting Fame

Pro basketball star LeBron James is a four-time league MVP who has won four NBA championships (2024 stats). But according to an interview with USA Today, ...

Research Shows Life Meaning Trumps Happiness

According to Gallup, our "happiness levels" are at a four-year high—nearly 60 percent all Americans today feel happy. But a study cautions ...

Paul McCartney Admits His Insecurities

In an interview with NPR, former Beatles star Paul McCartney said:

It seems to me that no matter how famous [you are], no matter how accomplished or how ...

Comedian Louis C.K. on the 'Forever Empty'

The usually crass comedian Louis C.K. offered some insightful comments about our soul-numbing addiction to technology. On Late Night with Conan O'Brien ...

The Feminine Mystique Asks, "Is This All?"

Editor's Note: Like this illustration, sometimes a good sermon illustration raises a challenging issue or question that the sermon must address.

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Former Baseball Star Gives Up His Idol

In January of 2010, Grant Desme shocked the baseball world by announcing his retirement from the game. Only 23 at the time, the second-round draft choice ...