Some things are timeless, and deserve a place of permanence. These are some of them. Submit yours as well below. Born at 28 weeks, our son, Dylan, seems to know when spoken to, and how to touch the hearts of those who see. Watch him waive “good nite” on queue. God bless the children of […]
“You Know You Are Rich When…”
Joel Osteen reminds us very simply how to keep our perspective on the things that matter most in life. Joel is a best-selling author and the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, whose weekly messages can be heard on internet and cable channels throughout the country. His style is one based on incorporating […]
Because Where You Live Should Not Decide Whether You Live or Die
Bono, U2’s lead singer and world spokesman on issues of relevance and meaning, gives a stirring speech on the Aids epidemic in Africa upon accepting the NAACP’s Chairman Award. Witness the conclusion of his compelling speech here. . Among many of his selfless acts of involvement is his work to end extreme poverty in the […]
Unrivaled Sportsmanship Between Two Rivaled College Softball Programs
A season-ending matchup between two rivaled college programs would not be remembered for its score on the board, but would instead be celebrated for the selfless act and collective human spirit of its teams’ opposing players on the field. . On April 28, 2008 Western Oregon University and Central Washington University faced each other in […]
“Your Life’s Best Moments”
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“O Captain! My Captain!”
In this masterfully well played scene from the movie, Dead Poets Society, Williams’ students pay tribute to him a most unique way. Throughout the film, Robin Williams’ character, English literature instructor John Keating takes his students on a progressive journey of personal growth and character development. In earlier separate scenes, he has them stand on […]
“You Must Unlearn What You Have Learned”
Yoda’s Jedi teaching in the following passage bears a striking resemblance to early American essayist, author and philosopher, Henry David Thoreau‘s, “It is only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know.” . The few minutes contained by the subject clip may encapsulate Yoda’s entire philosophy in two principles: First, the ability […]
“Jason’s Gift Becomes a Gift for Us All”
An autistic 17-year-old’s astounding three-point shooting spree in his high school team’s last regular season game would inspire millions of online video, news, and sports viewers, and win him national recognition and honors in addition to the heart and souls of us all. Diagnosed with autism at a young age, Jason McElwain initially had trouble […]
“Play the Sunset!”
In this scene from Mr. Holland’s Opus, high school music instructor, Glenn Holland (actor, Richard Dreyfuss) helps a frustrated student discover the joy and passion of doing something for fun rather than obligation, creating the necessary peace and imagery by instructing her to “close her eyes… and ‘play the sunset,’ ” words with special meaning to […]
“Leaving Microsoft to Change the World”
What began as a vision to share his love of reading with children of a rural Nepali village has quickly become a global movement of promoting literacy and education. By the end of 2009, John Wood’s organization, “Room to Read” counts over 7,500 libraries, 830 schools, and nearly 8,800 attending school by way of Room […]
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