We’re sorry, you’ve been disqualified. Recently, a talented photographer had to forfeit a photo contest because the picture he submitted wasn’t fake. What is the world coming to? When 1839 Awards added an AI (artificial intelligence) category to its annual Read more…
The bell rang at a small, country church, announcing to the quiet community Sunday morning had come. As the people filed into the sanctuary, Eleanor joined them. With her silver hair tied neatly in a bun, she made her way Read more…
A sleepwalking man woke up in a retention pond in his backyard. The pond had become home to a few alligators. Awakened by the cold water, he saw the alligators, fought them off with his walking cane and lived to Read more…
Food is expensive. That’s what makes Canada’s first free grocery store so unique. After registering with the Food Bank Community Hub in Regina, Saskatchewan, clients in need of food book an appointment every two weeks. On their scheduled pickup day, Read more…
Does the very mention of the word “debt” make your stomach tighten? Debt, whether financial or spiritual, is a burden we all understand too well. In our world today, it is an all-too-common reality. According to Q3 2024 data from Read more…
A few days from now, we will celebrate Valentine’s Day. In 2023, Americans spent $25.9 billion on this day alone. In 2024, the total was about $25.8 billion; in 2025, the spending is expected to be a record $27.5 billion. Read more…
When Hubert stepped inside the church, all except the back row of pews had been filled. Finding a seat behind some young ladies, he noticed her. Actually, June saw him first. When she turned around to see who had come Read more…
The first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay; In fields where they lay – RIP! . . . . The unthinkable had happened at my final concert of the year. As Read more…
My wife is a giver. Some people enjoy doing things for others — that’s my wife! Giving is a part of who she is. She enjoys it. Sometimes she will pick up an item for a neighbor while out shopping Read more…
Long before the days of email, SMS, messaging apps and social media, people used to communicate by — believe it or not — writing letters. By hand. We’ve come a long way since then. The advent of computers has transformed Read more…
In the days of the prophet Isaiah, Israel faced some difficult times overshadowed by political and military threats from surrounding nations. Israel’s King Ahaz found himself under pressure at the increasing emergence of Israel’s enemies. As a result, he sent Read more…