Have you ever noticed something common on every headstone? I don’t mean the names. I’m talking about what’s between the dates of birth and death.It’s the dash. Have you ever stopped to think about that prominent mark?

At Cornerstone, participants live independently and are guided by a support group that focuses on achieving personal growth and teaching life skills.

Just in time for Christmas, funnyman and hunmorist Phil Callaway suggests some luxury gifts you can buy for those long-neglected friends and family. Purified ice cubes at just $325 for a pack of 40, anyone? Read on!

“I went from having a full-time career to facing life as a single mom,” says Erin Menzies. Fortunately, the Army was there.

Last Christmas, Major Shirley King witnessed an act of selflessness -- a God moment -- at her church, a sacred space where God came and used His people. It occurred between two people, "one declaring need. The other responding to the need."

Sarah Byford is known for her many fundraisers in the community. She has collected 250 stuffed bears for kids at the Children’s Hospital Foundation in Victoria; made gift baskets and cards and designed golf towels and T-shirts to raise money; sold candy and hot chocolate, using the proceeds for the Ronald McDonald House; spent her birthday money for people in need; and organized raffles and bottle drives for charity.

“I want to help children and make them smile.”

No spooling! Upcycle empty spools, vintage patterns, random buttons and rickrack trim into festive décor with this fun and easy DIY.

Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for a Season of Wonder is a stunning collection of original paintings depicting the Christmas story as told in the Gospel of Luke, paired with Scripture readings, devotional messages, breath prayers and reflection questions. Whether you are new to the Christmas story or have become overly familiarized with it, this book will help you encounter the Nativity in a fresh and contemplative way as you tune your heart to the wonder of Jesus’ birth this Advent season.

Every time Phyllis Barnaby sees or hears anything related to The Salvation Army, she gets emotional. “The Salvation Army showed me the meaning of giving,” she says, and she now contributes to the Army whenever she gets the chance.

This feature piece on any wall is a simple and cost-effective project. A thrifted frame, paint and paintbrush, cardboard, corkboards, glue gun and glue sticks, and moss brings a bit of forest to your décor.