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The Psalm That Inspired Nick Vujicic, Bono, and Millions Worldwide

Nick Vujicic was born with no arms and no legs.

Today, he fills stadiums, arenas, and convention centers around the world.

Nick Vujicic fills stadiums

And he does it with a simple message.

God has a purpose for every life, even one born without arms and legs.

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What America’s 250th Anniversary Can Teach Us About Happiness

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, imagine being free from the hate, cynicism, and anger choking our nation.

Are you open-minded to a fresh revelation from the Declaration of Independence?

Millions of people are reflecting on what has made this nation unique. Political opinions differ. Cultural views differ. Yet one phrase from the Declaration of Independence continues to unite Americans across generations: the pursuit of happiness.

America's 250th anniversary Declaration
America’s 250th anniversary and the Declaration of Independence. Andrea Izzotti/Getty Images
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Step-by-Step: How Tom Monaghan Went from Orphanage to Pizza Billionaire

At six years old, Tom Monaghan watched his mother walk away, leaving him and his brother at a Catholic orphanage in Michigan.

She wasn’t abandoning them. She was trying to survive after their father died. But Tom didn’t know that.

Tom Monaghan childhood dreams
Photo by Alexandr Vasilyev / Adobe Stock
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3 Daily Rituals That Reduce Anxiety and Restore Peace

Daily rituals can loosen anxiety’s grip on our lives.

The cardinal by my window knows it.

Cardinal morning ritual reminder
This little cardinal in our breakfast room reminds me that daily rituals often bring unexpected peace.

Every summer morning, cardinals sing a melody before starting the day.

What a great ritual for good mental health!

  • Sing
  • Plan
  • Build

See how three rituals bring peace to every day.

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3 Daily Rituals That Reduce Anxiety and Restore Peace

Memorial Day: How Four Brave Chaplains Gave Their Lives So Others Could Live

This Memorial Day, remember the four military chaplains who sacrificed their lives to save others during World War II.

Memorial Day Four Chaplains sacrifice
The Four Chaplains became an enduring symbol of courage and sacrifice.

Their selfless acts saved many from a sinking ship, the Dorchester, in 1943.

More than eighty years later, their actions remind us what human courage can look like when fear and chaos take over.

Their story resonates today because much of the world continues searching for hope and stability.

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Memorial Day: How Four Brave Chaplains Gave Their Lives So Others Could Live