Friends and Family
What is a family? Sometimes your family includes friends who stand by you in every season of life. The heart of your family might also be your marriage, or the meaning and purpose you derive from parenting, caregiving, or even loving the pets who never let you down.
These Faith-Filled Sorority Sisters Found Common Ground
They had opposite personalities and were of different religions. Could they find a way to work together?
Spousal Caregiving: 5 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Strong
Strengthen the bond with your spouse by renegotiating your roles, finding new hobbies and more.
A Horse Helped Her Heal From the Death of Her Son
Caring for the troubled ‘Handsome Harry’ taught her how to accept God’s comfort.
A Woodsy Angel Helped Him Find the Perfect Solution
This heaven-sent dream helped him build the perfect dog house for the cold winter.
The Incredible Bond She Formed with an Unexpected Pet
At almost 70, she thought she was too old for a puppy. Someone had other ideas.
This Heaven-Sent Bird Eased Her Worries
The rare Goshawk helped her rediscover the joys of nature—and distracted her from her Covid-19 anxiety.
This Cancer Survivor is Giving Shelter Dogs a Second Chance at Life
Chuck Avery rehabilitates dogs with aggression and other behavioral issues.
Dreaming of Sun and Warmth and Longer Days
Ready to say “so long” to snow and cold and dreaded wintry mix
How Two Neighbors Grew Even Closer During the Pandemic
New Yorkers Stephen Wilder and Nicole Figaro, who have been friendly neighbors for 30 years, explain how the Covid-19 crisis has brought them even closer.
Best Friends: The Deep Bond Between Next-Door Neighbors
A New Yorker shares how he and the woman in the next apartment learned to lean on each other.
A Dog Trainer Offers Tips on Training Difficult Dogs
Chuck Avery discusses his therapeutic approach to training dogs who have been emotionally and physically abused.
5 Keys to a Thriving Relationship
Patience, trust and commitment to truth will help keep your love strong, even during tough times.
How to Help a Friend Living with Depression
The simple but powerful ways to walk with someone through their misery and mystery.
How a Dog Can Teach You to Live in the Present
There’s nothing like a napping pet to inspire serenity and spiritual equilibrium.
Inspirational QUOTES
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The purpose of prayer is not to influence God to grant you special favors, but rather to remind yourself that you are always connected to God.
