Positive News
When we open newspapers or watch the news on television it is easy to feel overwhelmed and discouraged by the amount of negative news that is the media’s focus.
And yet, throughout the world, there are many “points of light” – people and organizations who labour hard and tirelessly to make this world one that is brighter, more equitable, and responsive to the needs of the most vulnerable among us. These are the types of inspiring stories this new section will include – they can’t help but bless!
Berlin to Build a Mosque, Synagogue, and Church – All Under the Same Roof
This text is an excerpt from an article by Tom Lawson which was published in Yes Magazine on June 8, 2014. In view of the growing anti-moslem and anti-Semitic feelings in parts of Europe, it is appropriate to us to show that the common values of these three religions...
She has helped Thousands of Homeless Pregnant Women Rebuild Their Lives
Niko Pitney, Sr Editor, The Huffington Post, 12/19/2014 Martha Ryan's clients are society's most vulnerable women. They are pregnant and they are homeless. Virtually all were born into poverty, and many are battling addiction or are victims of domestic violence. And...
The Tiniest of Tiny Homes: An Austin University Dean is Living Inside a Dumpster
by MICHELLE BURWELL, syndicated from truthatlas.com, Nov 14, 2014 “The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” Socrates How much stuff do we really need to live happy, healthy lives? “What this...