Everyone loves a rags to riches story, but few start out as low as Shelby from “A Dog’s Way Home.” Shelby was living in a landfill and forced to sift through the garbage to find her next meal. All of that changed, however, when she caught her big break. Unlike most movie stars, Shelby’s breakthrough…

For most of us, we would never imagine ending up in prison on a false conviction. That’s the absolute horror that Anthony Ray Hinton faced when he was convicted in 1985 for the deaths of two Birmingham-area fast food managers, and sentenced to death. Hinton, now 61, was freed in April 2015 after spending nearly…

The world is becoming increasingly secular. Some tout this as a good thing and the natural progression of the modern world. Others, however, have pointed out that a purely secular and atheistic world leaves holes that cannot be filled by anything manmade. Only faith can fill them. Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks pointed out that “what…

Random Acts of Kindness Day is almost here! On Sunday, February 17, 2019, people across the nation will take special care to show kindness to those around them. The day has been described as “a favorite day for many, as people everywhere are enjoying doing these acts of kindness. Not only is it positive for…

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