The Best of the Story

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A good story
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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.

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The Golden Rule Rules · 6 minutes

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The Best of the Story with Jim Mears

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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

The Man Who Kept Getting Back Up →

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

Saving Millie →

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

Meet the Maker →

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