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My Inner Spartan

The last shall be first? Right. But first I had to finish the first athletic event of my life.

St. John Chapel, surrounded by scaffolding early in the restoration process.

Healed and Restored

Even as he battled Stage 4 cancer, Greg Thomas was inspired by a mysterious voice to restore an old, abandoned church near where he lived.

Danny Simmons in his Brooklyn home and studio

A Studio Tour with Danny Simmons

By Brett Leveridge1 min read

Artist and collector Danny Simmons takes us inside his studio, sharing with us some of the items he collects as well as examples of his own work.

An artist's rendering of a veteran talking about his war experience with a civilian

Pass It On: Just Listen

By Paula J. Caplan2 min read

The daughter of a World War II veteran starts a project that allows those who served to open up about their experiences in battle.

A middle-aged woman concults with her dermatologist

Pass It On: More Than Skin Deep

By Jean Hubbard1 min read

An encounter with skin cancer reminded her just how many blessings had been showered upon her.

An artist's rendering of a May basket hanging from the knob of an open door

Pass It On: Spring Surprise

By Paula S. O’Donnell1 min read

A May Day basket gave her one more reason to celebrate spring.

Dr. Robert Lesslie; photo by Davis Turner

Miracles in the E.R.

By Robert Lesslie, M.D.8 min read

Here are three healings even a doctor can’t explain…

Sharing the Care with Your Siblings

By Ingrid Connidis, Ph.D.2 min read

Here are some tips to help adult siblings work together to look after their aging parents.

Back on the Ranch

By Rebecca DeMarino10 min read

After Dad’s stroke we kids all wanted the best for him. But only I knew the real reason he insisted on returning home.

The Matheny Manifesto

By Celeste McCauley2 min read

Here are some insights and highlights from St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny’s new book, The Matheny Manifesto: A Young Manager’s Old-School Views on Success in Sports and Life.

Kim (left) and Marti pal around on the playground.

Best Friends: Mothers in Arms

By Kim Harms2 min read

We’re up to our ears in dirt, bugs and superheroes. No mother should go through such things alone.

Home Sweet Home

By Shirley Broers Lowrey8 min read

At age 63, this lifelong midwesterner felt called to move to New York. And yet something was still missing.