Humans

God’s Highest Reward for Good People: A Tale of Perception and Justice

Upon hearing people lament: “Good people don’t seem to get rewarded, while bad people seem to be living the good life. It’s unfair!” one might wonder what God’s thoughts are. Though God remains silent, the question continues to echo in the hearts of innocent children. In 1963, a girl named Mary Barney wrote a letter ...

Mikel Davis

Sunlight shining down on wildflowers.

Words Have Consequences: Two Tales of Karmic Retribution

Here are two stories that illustrate the idea of “words have consequences,” emphasizing that people should keep their promises and act virtuously. These tales of karmic retribution reveal that the principle of cause and effect is not an empty concept. Words spoken, immediately proven Lei Feng was a soldier in the Chinese Communist Army, and ...

Max Lu

Lightning strikes over sandhills.

Endurance: Everything You Need to Know to Build It

Endurance is often overlooked as a vital aspect of life, yet it is one of the most important qualities that one can possess. It is the ability to persist through challenging situations and maintain a positive attitude in the face of adversity. While not as glamorous as strength or knowledge, endurance is equally important, if ...

Mike West

Confident, smiling woman looking up as she stands in front of tall buildings on a city street.

How to Read a Person’s Character in Their 50s, 60s, and 70s

There are billions of people in the world, and the character and appearance of each person are different. There is a saying that goes: “The face is the index of the heart and the heart dictates what one expresses,” meaning, whatever a person’s character may be, it is reflected in their appearance and vice versa.  When ...

Tatiana Denning

A group of older adults laughing and talking together.

How to Shut Down Toxic Gossip and Be Happy

Toxic gossip is something that most of us have experienced at one point or another. Whether you’ve shared a personal issue only for it to spread and negatively impact you, or you’ve heard a juicy story and couldn’t resist passing it on, the effects of toxic gossip can be damaging. However, it’s important to remember ...

Nathan Machoka

Two young women gossiping together at an outdoor café.

The 3 Things and 3 Types of People to Avoid for a Blessed and Peaceful Life

Truly blessed individuals always have a positive attitude toward life. They have high ethical standards for themselves, understanding the importance of self-discipline and proper moral conduct. They never do anything that goes against their conscience or things that they shouldn’t. And there are three things they avoid. Avoid these things for a blessed and peaceful ...

Mikel Davis

A middle-aged man leaning against a building.

2 Stories of Reincarnation

In his book The Record of Marvels and Eccentricities, Chinese scholar Lu Can (1494-1552) collected stories of strange and extraordinary events during the Ming Dynasty, including reincarnation. 2 such stories involving reincarnation 1. The silver watchdog In the city of Suzhou in eastern China, there was a family living near the west gate of the ...

Mikel Davis

Pink cherry blossoms in full bloom in a park.

The Importance of Having a Positive Outlook

Having a positive outlook can not only change a bad situation, but it can change your life, and even create a better society. In fact, the first thought you have can determine whether a situation has a negative outcome or a positive one. Sometimes, when you have a bad thought about someone, it’s because you ...

Tatiana Denning

Smiling Asian male doing pushups outdoors.