Barbra Marshall of Brisbane, Australia shares pictures with Bali children. 

"Sometimes in the greatest moments of grief, you get a chance to see the most awesome and true selfless love."

I never imagined that I would find so much hope for change, love for peace, and passion for life that I found pouring from the people of Kurdistan, Iraq.

I am learning to live with the smell of death.  I have perfected this method of breathing through my mouth with my tongue lifted up, to avoid choking on the decay. 

Not withstanding, simply enjoying the pleasure of a bike ride, and the smiles and laughter that come with it, is a huge bonus.

Hope is not tangible. We can’t touch it or see it but we know it exists. Let’s pass around a little hope, a little time at the table, and lots of laughter, and I think we will be just fine.

Without a lot of money, but with hopes and dreams, they moved forward, seizing the day when opportunity knocked.

Like a pebble tossed into a pond, forth grade Washington Elementary teacher Peppi Cline started a ripple effect she could never imagine when she chose to read a special book on the first day of school. 

'Can you give a penny? A nickel? Let's give and see what God will do.'”

To practice the oriental art of Tea, one needs to be patient. The movements are delicate, precise, purposeful. The artist must create a serene and peaceful atmosphere; her guests must forego daily distractions.