When my grandson heard that we were going to camp, he thought we would sleep in tents and have fun in the great outdoors.  I knew better and looked forward to spending time with the men of our Church.  It was a little out of my comfort zone, but I knew I needed to

     The internet is awash with “positive” websites and messages to “encourage” people and lift their spirits.  Before the internet, I remember seeing these kinds of messages on posters in school and later at work.  I even saw some in church.  These messages make you “feel good.”      Norman Vincent Peale gained notoriety for his

     My wife wanted to try out a new pizza place near our home.  I wasn’t that thrilled about the idea and hoped she would change her mind.  She didn’t, so I followed her lead.  The place was crowded, usually a sign of something good.  I immediately noticed all the staff were very young, casually

Lately I haven’t been as diligent about getting my Good News to Share stories out on time. I normally get up at 5 a.m. to make sure I share my stories by 7 a.m. so I can reach people in the US when they first check Facebook and, in the Philippines, before they sleep. If

     My wife and I took a trip to a Factory Outlet Mall.   We like shopping there because the prices are so low.  They sell name-brand merchandise that doesn’t meet their high standards.  Most items are slightly flawed, clearance items or last year’s styles.  We don’t care about the latest styles and love the deeply