Dying Father Can't Take His Eyes Off Son

Greg Boyle, author of Tattoos of the Heart, a moving book about his work with gang members in Los Angeles, claims that we all have what he calls our "touchstone" ...

In Uncertain Times U.S. Anxiety at All Time High

The Unisys Security index surveys more than 13,000 people in 13 countries, and is considered one of the only recurring global snapshots of citizen perceptions. ...

Man Attempts Alaskan Channel Crossing in Duct-Taped Watercraft

In many instances, duct tape is highly reliable—but as a means of water transportation, it may not be a prime choice.

Just ask the Alaskan man who ...

31-Year-Old Climber Completes Solo, Gear-Free Summit of Yosemite's El Capitan

In Yosemite National Park stands a 3,000-foot wall of granite known as El Capitan. It's long been a rock climber's dream, but it's a daring dream. Reaching ...

Online Ad Seeks "Generic Dad" for Barbecue Party

A recent Craiglist ad gained internet fame after a group of friends in their twenties posted a request for a "generic" dad to barbecue burgers ...

Mother Receives (Surprise) MBA

Many mothers attend their children's graduation ceremonies—but how many attend the ceremony and receive an honorary degree at the same time?

That's ...

In Our Loneliness God Turns His Face Toward Us

Dallas Willard (who lost his mom as a young child) writes of a little boy whose mom had died. He was especially sad and lonely at night. He would come ...

Biker Survives Collision with Flying Mattress

You might have heard someone describe an especially jarring or surprising event using the phrase "hit me like a freight train." One Australian biker, ...

Classic Monopoly Game Piece Voted Out By Fans

Alas, the Monopoly thimble is no more. Back when the iconic board game was introduced during the Great Depression, players could choose from a variety ...

Atheist Confuses Watchful Heavenly Father with Spying Big Brother

Some contemporary atheists are arguing that even belief in God is not so much like the child's comfort blanket; it is like the child's nightmare. Christopher ...