Be Like Francis

When Bertha arrived at the shelter, she weighed nearly 30 pounds and could barely move. Walking, grooming, even stepping into a litter box felt impossible for her 💔

Her foster mom took her home with one simple goal: help Bertha feel good again. Step by step, meal by meal, Bertha slowly started moving more, losing weight, and rediscovering what it felt like to be a cat.
Watching her transform was all it took — what started as fostering turned into forever 💕

Reflection Pool vandal identified, accused of “ducking” responsibility 🦆 😂

We rarely know what someone else is carrying. The person who seems quiet may be fighting a battle no one can see. The person who smiles may be holding back tears. The person who appears strong may be hanging on by a thread. That is why kindness matters so much. A gentle word, a patient response, a sincere smile, or a simple act of compassion can become a lifeline in someone's difficult season. 🙏

May we be people who reflect the heart of Christ—quick to encourage, slow to judge, and willing to love others well. You never know when your kindness may be exactly what someone needed today. If you'd like more faith-filled encouragement throughout the week, along with peaceful worship playlists for quiet moments with God, you can find our free weekly devotional through the link in our bio. 💜

Vet School Classmates Create Adorable Graduation Tradition That Includes Pets in Little Hats (Exclusive) Mia Damiano and Alison Lynch of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Class of 2026 created a new photo shoot tradition for vet school grads and their pets

“When do you become strong?" I asked. And she replied with a gentle smile: “When you learn not to hurt anyone."

—A. Jodorowsky

Matthew 7:21-23 is a stark biblical warning that simply claiming to know Jesus or doing impressive religious works does not guarantee salvation. True faith requires actively doing the will of God, rather than relying on outward religious performances and verbal professions.

Rev. Benjamin Cremer—

Beautiful song!

Peace and Every Good [Verse]Walking through the morning light, peace is shining brightEvery step I take, I feel the love igniteGentle whispers in the breeze, every good I seeHope and kindness in the air, setting spirit…