by Mark DeBellis | Feb 4, 2024 | Musing
Two people were walking down the left side of a neighborhood street on a sunny afternoon. “This sure is a nice place to walk. The lawns are clean, the trees are shady, and the sidewalk is easy to navigate . The people are friendly, too!” One said. “I...
by Mark DeBellis | Feb 1, 2024 | Musing
Challenges will come. Challenges will go. Make each challenge a chance to learn, improve and grow. Use your experience as fuel, the next time you are challenged. Don’t go through a challenge and come out empty handed. Mark DeBellis,...
by Mark DeBellis | Jan 18, 2024 | Inspirational, Visitor Submission
Cancer Patient Writes Farewell Poem for Kids Cindy Finch was in cancer’s crosshairs. With tubes and tanks surrounding her she needed to find a way to console her children in the likelihood she didn’t beat the illness. “I pulled out my ace,” she...
by Mark DeBellis | Jan 10, 2024 | Inspirational, Visitor Submission
High schooler finds community acceptance and love in church family. Brittany was the typical teenager in 2020. She was just entering middle school when COVID hit, stranding her with in-home teaching and a veritable prison. There she was without an important support...
by Mark DeBellis | Jan 9, 2024 | Inspirational, Personal Interview
World Champ Faces the Fight of a Lifetime. Manny Johnston grew up in Hawaii. Living in Hawaii is enviable if you are a true Hawaiian, with islander heritage. Manny was only “half Hawaiian,” leaving him open to the kids taunts of “Howlie” and “Half Breed.” Being...
