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A good story
stays with you.
Discover surprising lives, everyday kindness, and moments that point us back to faith. Join Jim Mears for short stories with something to carry into your day.
The Golden Rule Rules · 6 minutes

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The Golden Rule Rules · 6 minutes
What kind of legacy can treating people well leave behind? Meet a man who built a business around a simple principle—and consider what it means for our own lives.
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A little hope. A fresh perspective. Something worth remembering.
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A little encouragement
A young comedian freezes onstage. Rejection follows. But a fall doesn't have to be the end of the story.
9 minutes
LOVE IN THE EVERYDAY
Kindness in action
Mort and Millie seemed an unlikely match. Years later, one moment at Millie’s desk would ask more of their love than either expected.
9 minutes
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE
Faith in unexpected places
A stalled automobile and an unexpected answer offer a reminder to turn to the Maker who knows us best.
8 minutes
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