A story coming out of Arizona sees a man and his companion surviving in a harsh environment that could have killed just about anyone else. Mario Castro, 54, from Arizona recently hit the road to travel to his mother in El Paso, Texas to visit her. However, the fun little trip soon turned into a long stand still as he and his companion were both stranded. Driving toward his mother’s, when he was about 90 minutes out, Castro called to give her a heads up that he was getting closer. However, after missing his next exit on the interstate, he…
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Christians from faith-based associations were among the first to answer the communities’ needs towards the start of the pandemic helping with practical needs that really went a far way. Churches and charities zeroed in on individuals’ physical and spiritual needs, through services such as food drives, virtual worship services, and help with bills or rent. However, Christians believe they can be much more impactful and do more by acting as the hands and feet of God and helping people in another area in dire need – mental health. It seems like everything began once the pandemic happened. Crime shot up,…
It is always nice to see when people go out of their way to help, encourage, or just show human emotion towards another person. Especially if the person going out of their way has an important role such as a police officer, a fireman, or like Captain Josh, whose role is an airplane captain. The heartwarming story comes as a young girl realized right after landing that she had lost one of her teeth on board the plane and was frantic to find and get it back. A passing captain noticed the six-year-old sobbing as he walked by, and with…
Danica McKellar from Wonder Years is sharing more about her faith in God, highlighting His ability and power to get us back to peace and harmony in the middle of any difficult situation or hardship. This is very true as I, along with many others, have experienced this despite our darkest hours. In fact, in your deepest darkest moment, that’s where God’s light can shine the brightest. The Bible also speaks about putting faith in God and expecting peace in Philippians 4:6-7 which reads: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,…
Chris Evans is a well-known actor that has been in many films such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, where he played the voice of Casey Jones, The Fantastic Four where he played not one but two characters, and most recently The Gray Man which is scheduled to come out July 14th of 2022. However, one of the most known if not the most known of all roles the actor took up was Captain America. I don’t think we need to go further into the character because the name speaks for itself, and it’s also a household name among the other…
Spy Kids was a popular movie series that saw children having adult-like responsibilities. It depicts how keeping secrets can cause negative effects. The series was fun and a mix between a James Bond film and Willy Wonka, but also held lessons for children to take with them. The movie series has seen multiple well-known actors who have graced this series with their appearances such as Danny Trejo, Cheech Marin, Sylvester Stallone, and Alexa PenaVega who played Carmen, one of the two secret agent spy children in the movies. All grown-up Alexa has had quite the acting career starring in movies…
When we were young, we all knew of the super cool teenage mutant ninja turtles. They were rad turtles who lived underground, fought the evil minions of the Shredder, and loved pizza. Another myth is that crocodiles can be found underground in sewers. This however was never proven fact, and the conditions in the sewer make it not a good habitat for these creatures. And if you were to ask this 8-year-old kid, he’d probably be able to confirm that there weren’t any ninja turtles or crocodiles down in the sewers, only himself, darkness, and an unpleasant smell. Joe, eight…
Going to school I very much remember those particular teachers who stood out among the rest. There were some teachers who really cared, and most if not all teachers do care. There was just something about a handful of them who really showed it – and you knew they meant what they said when they encouraged you. I’m sure most of us have fond memories of certain teachers, and as grades moved on and more and more students encountered the same teacher if we go back and ask all the students who their favorite teacher was it’d probably be the…
Growing up and being the oldest somewhere along the way most of us have been told to watch out for or make sure our younger siblings are okay – especially if you were a big brother. We were taught that we too were responsible for our younger siblings when we’d walk home from school every day or if someone was getting bullied at school, and when we’d go out and play (back when it was safer.) Even the Bible has lessons on how we’re to not only treat our siblings but also people in general. For example, 1 Timothy 5:1-2…
We often hear things like “they don’t come like that anymore” when it comes to men nowadays when compared to the renowned warriors who went and came back from Vietnam, World War II, and in general, the moral standards they all had back then. I wouldn’t disagree either. You see, back then we had higher standards of everything. The way we treat women, the way we raise and train up our children, church, and relation with Jesus was important, the dinner table was for eating and bonding – not collecting dust. We held jobs and were proud to be working.…
Many lives have been saved over time via mouth-to-mouth or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This action is also known as CPR, and it is used when someone’s heart stops beating. The critical procedure can make the difference between life or death in some cases and can double or triple the chances of survival – despite a few broken ribs in the process. This brings us to a man who was saved via CPR firsthand and is alive and well today to let others know they should take up lessons in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Bruce Tronolone is finally back home and safe grateful to…
Far too often, we see that the world and even some Christians don’t think of masculinity when they think about Jesus. Instead, they often picture him looking sad or thin and weak. I’ve heard people question that if he is so powerful and almighty, why did he allow himself to be tortured and crucified. An article speaks about living in Christ and walking according to God’s Word. This article talks about how living according to the Word made people see him as a sissy or girly. He was told that the world would eat him up and spit him out…
When you are snowmobiling and having a blast, you need to be aware of your surroundings. You have to be able to react quickly as well. You might run into bushes or a tree that came up quick, or you might need to stop because there’s a hole or a bridge, or like these snowmobilers, you might come across something stuck in the ice or snow. Last week, a couple of Anchorage snowmobilers safeguarded a colossal animal caught underneath the ice of a frozen creek. When it is cold enough to snowmobile, you can bet that the temperature is very…
A name well known among many artists and architects is Frank Lloyd Wright. He’s a genius architect who has designed some of the most original and highly productive buildings. Totaling around 800 structures, of which 380 have come to fruition and have been built. There are also some famous pieces coming from Wright such as Falling Water, the Guggenheim Museum, Unity Temple, and as of most recent – a dog house? Back in 1956, a young 12-year-old kid inquired as to whether – seeing as he was at that point already designing a home for his family, the Bergers -…
This mother has been very thankful to God and keeping her prayers up as her son recovers from a terrible accident. Often reciting Psalm 31:24 which says “Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.” In other words, place all your trust in God and he’ll give you the strength you need to do pretty much whatever you need, and in this case, it is a lot. That is because there is currently a young Red Wing kid whose been in intensive care at St. Mary’s Hospital for a while in the wake…
We all know the saying ‘it’s never too late to learn a new skill’, but I believe the opposite is true as well, and perhaps, an even more solid truth. You’re never too young to learn, but to learn we need someone to teach, and that’s precisely what’s going on in this elementary. With the positive backing of both teachers and parents teaching things such as kindness and actual lessons that will stick with children and not confuse the kids with gender stuff. Things are turning out well, we see these children working together to try to make a difference…
Some of the happiest couples I know have met online, some of them are still in love with their high school sweetheart, and some are paired together through fate such as getting to know one another during a crisis or through a friend or family member that both are close to. Those of us who date locally in the good ol’ fashioned way find ourselves not being able to get enough of our other half during the honeymoon phase. This leads to one person or the other meeting up, and always being around each other. Neither mind at first, but…
When we think of anything needing saving and dogs being involved we tend to think that the dogs are coming to the rescue, and that’s typically the case. Dogs are awesome companions and have earned the title of being man’s best friend by all their courageous, selfless acts. They can be seen coming to the rescue in fires where they point out victims who might be trapped, they can also be seen helping the authorities track down the bad guy in numerous scenarios, or helping to find lost people. They even come to the rescue in smaller, but equally important…
As most of us know the Bible says that we are to walk like Christ. We can never be perfect, but we are to consciously make those choices when faced with any junction in life. When God came down from heaven and wrapped himself in flesh, he gave his own life for us so that we may have a chance to have our sins pardoned – giving us a way out of hell and being able to live eternity in heaven with him. There are many ways anyone can – like Christ – give life to others as he did…
As we all know, there is a food shortage everywhere you look. Combining the shortage and inflation, the prices of food and just about everything else has skyrocketed. With these inflated prices and empty shelves, retail locations still have the gall to throw away perfectly good food. This might be due to their rules and regulations not allowing food to be sold past a specific date; perhaps they need to make room for new inventory. Whatever the case, they are still throwing food the same way they had done, even pre-pandemic or before all this crazy stuff started happening. Some…