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Rick Hamlin with his father's Bible; photo by Jim Anness

A Handwritten Prayer Gave Him a Deeper Understanding of His Late Father

He thought he knew his father well: his devotion to family, his solid faith. A slip of paper in a forgotten Bible revealed more.

Sheila and Kristen with their grandmother's photo; Photo courtesy: Sheila Poppen

Her Heaven-Sent Vision Guided Her to The Perfect Blessed Gift

By Sheila E. Poppen4 min read

After struggling to find a gift for her sister’s wedding, she was divinely led to one of her grandmother’s keepsakes…

Brenda Graham with a quilt; photo courtesy Brenda Graham

Five Quilts for Five Sisters: A Goodbye Gift from Their Mother

By Brenda Knight Graham3 min read

They thought they knew everything about their mother, but she had one last surprise for them

Waterfalls and Mother Nature Restored the Spirits of a Mom and Daughter

By Colleen Radke3 min read

Colleen Radke shares how a difficult divorce and the trials brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic inspired her to get back to nature with her five-year-old daughter.

A Tribute to His Late Nature-Loving Mother

By Robert Boggs4 min read

His beloved mom loved and cared for all of God’s creatures.

Mother and daughter decluttering; Getty Images

The Do’s and Don’ts of Decluttering as a Family

By Mari Pack2 min read

Organizing and cleaning your home together might bring you closer than you think.

Sam Sifton cooking in his home in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Photo by Stephen Speranza

Sharing Food and Faith During This Difficult Holiday Season

By Sam Sifton5 min read

The acclaimed New York Times food writer offers five ways to celebrate the joy of Christmas—even from afar.

Kyle on his graduation night with Grandma Honeybunch; photo courtesy Brenda Brown

His Grandmother Trained Him to Be a Gentleman

By Kyle Brown4 min read

When he became interested in girls, he knew just where to turn for guidance: a grandmother named Honeybunch.

A Southern Casserole at a New York Thanksgiving

By Kaylin Kaupish3 min read

The coronavirus pandemic made it impossible to spend the holiday with her family down South. So, she decided to bring a little Southern comfort to her northern celebration.