Category: Life & Tradition

The Early Germans Who Shaped Virginia

When the first settlers of Virginia arrived in 1607, a bountiful land extending west through rolling hills, forested mountains, and fertile river valleys lay before them. It might have seemed like Eden until the colonists faced the droughts of summer and the long deprivation of winter. Though the first colonists barely survived, the land proved…


Mom Was Told Baby Died in the Womb, Gives Birth to Son 4 Weeks Later: ‘My Christmas Miracle’

A British mom is hailing her Christmas miracle baby who was born after she was told he’d died in the womb. Hannah Cole, 27, from Wibsey, West Yorkshire, England, was admitted to Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) in West Yorkshire after her waters broke at 20 weeks. The following day, after the doctors couldn’t detect a…


Is Yellowstone a ‘Red State’ Show?

Some have suggested that the Kevin Costner-led modern western TV show “Yellowstone” is a “red state” show, but is it? The show’s creator and actors have responded to this liberal critique, but I will do a more in-depth analysis to see if this hit show speaks to a unique audience. …


Sad 53-Year-Old Cockatoo Rescued From a Basement Is Now in Love With Her New Owner’s Baby

For Feather the 53-year-old cockatoo, life has turned around after spending 15 years alone in a gloomy basement. The bright bird now spends her days wrapped in love as part of a young family and one special member, in particular, is her favorite. In the first week of April 2021, Stephanie Vito, who was pregnant…


How to Start a Backyard Garden

While spring is the ideal time to begin digging and growing a traditional vegetable or flower garden, plenty of planning and other tasks can be done at any time of the year. Gardeners spend most of the summer watering, weeding, and watching young plants grow. Fall is a good time to plant trees, shrubs, bulbs,…


Horse Rider With ‘Mystery Illness’ Marries Boyfriend of 3 Months Who Never Left Her Side

Just three months into their relationship, a U.S. equestrian and her Polish boyfriend were tested beyond measure when the woman was hospitalized with mysterious, painful symptoms. Soon bed-bound and completely dependent, she was told by her doctors she would never ride again. In her pain, she asked her police officer boyfriend to leave, but he…


‘Faith Is Everything’: Wife Helps Ex-Navy Seal Husband Through God-Led Recovery After Car Crash

A North Carolina couple was faced with the ultimate test of love and loyalty when the husband, a former Navy SEAL, suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car crash. His wife became his primary caregiver and biggest champion, leaning on their shared faith for the strength to believe recovery was possible. Five years on, veteran Jonathan…


Fun Photos: Couple Builds Miniature Sets to Photograph Playful Chipmunks in Action

When Paul and Christie Pierce took an experimental, fun shot of a chipmunk in their yard, little did they know it would spark an incredible photo series. The couple who live just outside Spokane, Washington, were at a casino night when they came across some tiny playing cards being used as drink tickets. Since they had…


The First Creche: Arnolfo di Cambio’s Nativity

Nativity scenes reign supreme as the most charming image of Christmas. An assortment of figures from splendid kings to simple shepherds with a few animals—exotic or domestic—gather around a newborn child: What’s not to love? In Italy, families vie for the most elaborate arrangements, replete with running water and working lights. The unveiling of the…


‘We Are Deceived’: After 3 Miscarriages From Abortion Scarring, Mom Overcomes Shame, Spreads the Truth

A woman’s abortion at 18 haunted her through her twenties and into her marriage when she suffered three miscarriages because of uterine scarring. Riddled with shame and regret, she underwent surgery to restore her womb and intense spiritual healing to repair the damage to her soul. Today, she is rescuing people from the dark lies…