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High School Valedictorian Delivers Graduation Speech Hours After Dad’s Funeral

Early College High School valedictorian Alem Hadzic has gone viral after he took the stage at his graduation ceremony to deliver his speech—just hours after his father's funeral. 

See the High School Graduation Trend That’s Making the Internet Cry

As the class of 2024 graduates and the school year comes to a close, there’s a new trend happening on social media that has all of us sentimentals feeling unwell over how fast time flies. 

Tears in a Bottle Verse: The Divine Comfort of Psalm 56:8

Discover the profound significance of the tears in a bottle verse, the context of Psalm 56:8. Explore the symbolism of tears in a bottle and the assurance of God's compassionate presence in times of sorrow.

Lauren Eberspacher

Lauren is a city girl turned farm wife. She stays at home with her three small children and is the author of the blog "From Blacktop to Dirt Road" where she writes about faith, farm and old-fashioned home making.

The Day My Daughter Needed Me…But I Was Just One Minute Too Late

“I wonder what it is she needs my help with now. I wish she could just start to do some stuff on her own so I could get a little more done around here,” I thought to myself.

But Mommy, You Were Too Busy

"I walked into the room just in time to see my daughter whip her little body around on the floor, a look of terror on her face... the tears began to well up in her eyes."

To “That” Family in the Pew

"You know the ones. The family who gets there 10 minutes late only to leave 10 minutes early. The one who doesn’t even try to sit in the sanctuary but opts for the overflow chairs in the foyer."

To the Facebook Friend Who Asked “How Would You Like to Lose the Rest of Your Baby Weight?”

"That was the sixth message like this I have gotten this month. THE SIXTH."