With over 15% of the population unemployed, the folks in Wilmington, Ohio have been hit hard and many of them rely heavily on a local soup kitchen called “Your Father’s Kitchen” for their evening meal. Then, hard times hit the soup kitchen, too and just as they were about to shut their doors, an angel…

Please pause today to remember all those past and present who have fought for our country and freedom. For Those Who Serve We ask you, dear Lord to hold our men and women in you loving hands As they travel far from home, keep them safe in other lands. They are admired, cherished and loved,…

There is a wonderful “grassroots” movement growing around the country with the mission of feeding the hungry, disadvantaged and homeless and it’s called “EMPTY BOWLS.” “EMPTY BOWLS” events are popping up everywhere and we certainly need them. According to the USDA, over 36 million Americans are food insecure…and just do not have enough to eat.…

Today’s blessing…sometimes out of the mouths of babes comes quiet wisdom. Loving and believing in your goodness I thank you for the beauty put before me. Asking for serenity and acceptance I will have the courage to grow. Giving to and respecting all others May the world be closer to peace. ~ Margaret Shaw (age…

More from Beliefnet and our partners
More from Beliefnet and our partners