realizing each day
is a gift. 

Directed by Head Coach Bob Babb, the members of Johns Hopkins’ men’s baseball team have become angels in our outfield. Indeed, they have made volunteering in the community an integral part of their training regimen.

Want to extend your own life? Focus on serving others. Increasingly, studies show that volunteering is good for our bodies as well as our souls.

Our hearts ache for Houston — and for all the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey.  We always look for the helpers, as Mister Rogers so sweetly advised, when catastrophes hit. But today, in addition to your prayers, be a helper yourself!

The 325 square foot home was gift enough for the Hernandez family. Kensington Community Church in San Diego partnered with the nonprofit Casas de Luz (Houses of Light) to build the new home for them in a colonia outside Tijuana, Mexico.

Yes, HOWEVER, there’s more to the story. A comprehensive Harvard study found that on average, healthier eating costs $1.50 more per day more than less nutritious choices. Indeed, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and nuts is $550 more per year than a diet reliant on, for example, processed foods, meats, and refined grains. While the added expense is less than most of us would guess, it can be burdensome for families and folks on fixed incomes.

We cherish the safety that our law enforcement officers uphold. Show them you cherish their service with a thoughtful and easy homemade treat.

Firefighters save countless numbers of people across the world and put their lives at risk each time they respond to a call. And in many communities, up to 56 percent of firefighting personnel are volunteers. Let’s show them our appreciation by dropping off an easy-to-make container of soup, a batch of cookies, or a delicious casserole.