Grandson Revives Fourth-Generation African-American Family Farm From Thanksgiving Tragedy
Talking about that Thanksgiving tragedy 19 years ago, Chris Wyatt weeps openly. Today, he’s carrying on his granddad’s legacy as an African-American small farmer who owns his land.
Minneapolis Rioters Burned One Of America’s Most Beloved Independent Bookstores To The Ground
Uncle Hugo’s and Uncle Edgar’s were legendary among the community of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery readers—and now they’re gone.
25 Years Later: How The Oklahoma City Bombing Shaped America
At a time of such pain, it seems cruel to borrow more from the past. But COVID-19 and the tragedy in Oklahoma City raise similar questions that should stir us as a nation.
In Wake Of Texas Church Shooting, Minister Declines To Speak With Mainstream Media
Despite being inundated by media requests, he declined to appear on national morning shows or cable news, and probably for a good reason.
Memories From These 8 Americans Explain Why They Can Never Forget 9/11
‘Now people are forgetting. Every year that goes by, it’s less and less that people remember.
We’ve done a better job remembering Pearl Harbor than 9/11.’
Colorado Students Walk Out Of School Shooting Vigil After It Turns Political
Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Jason Crow each took a turn calling for gun control at the Douglas County event before students streamed out in protest.
Even As His Church Was Destroyed, Christ Gave Paris His Peace
Today, as if so often the case, Christ’s mercy made itself clear through a tragic loss and His followers’ power to overcome it through Him.
How Tragedy Testifies To The Supreme, Glorious Value Of Human Life
Our lives are a fragile gift. The grief that death stirs in us underscores what a beautiful thing we really have.
Jews Need Your Prayers And Solidarity After Saturday’s Shooting
Saturday marked the first shooting at an American synagogue in modern U.S. history. An attack on one Jewish community reverberates throughout the larger one, and this was no exception.
A Survivor Offers 5 Helpful Things To Do When Suicide Hurts You
Here’s how I’ve learned to take care of myself and my family in the years since losing a loved one to suicide.
Kate Spade’s Suicide Is A Good Time To Reach Out To Prevent People From Following Suit
The suicide of a celebrity has a history of inspiring copycats. When it happens, it’s a good time to check up on and send some extra love around to your family and friends.
What Contempt For Prayer After Mass Shootings Says About Our Society
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joined in: ‘We need to do more than just pray for the victims and the families…[but] step up and make sure this tragedy is never repeated.’
How Ash Wednesday Answers Our Grief At The Parkland Murders
The universal hatred of human death is a unifying force. Let’s not use it to divide. Instead, let’s take some time to rejoice in common ground.
Here’s What We Know About The High School Shooting In Parkland, Florida
A 19-year-old man killed at least 17 people and wounded at least 16 others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on Wednesday, say local officials.
It’s Time To Declare Amnesty For Public Expressions Of ‘Thoughts And Prayers’
Prayer cannot be an inappropriate response to senseless murder. We should always ‘mourn with those who mourn.’
Why We Should Question God In Response To Evil And Tragedy
We should not listen to the foolish voices that surround us, begging us to despair or buck up. We have been called to Job’s journey.
How To Talk To Your Kids About Death, Shootings, Natural Disasters, And Other Scary Things
While many articles stress that children need to be reassured against the potential for impending doom, I am also loathe to lie to my child.
Thoughts And Prayers Are Not Useless After Tragedy, But A Call To Action
Prayers, or any form of calling out, is an emotional visceral human response, especially when we don’t know what to do.
What Brad Pitt Could Learn From Prince Harry About Life’s Tragedies
Sometimes, celebrities are open and vulnerable to a fault. GQ Magazine’s recent interview with Brad Pitt definitely falls into that category.
You Will Never Be A Perfect Mother, And You Can Live With That
Not being maximally risk-averse is sensible. But when the worst happens, we must find a way to live with the knowledge that we didn’t do all we could. No parent is immune from this.