by Ward Cox | Sep 29, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
When you’re tuned into being kind, the chances are plain to see. A door to open, a smile to give, gratitude for another’s kindness. The list gets longer as current events drag on. It’s time to rise above. Pay it forward and pass it on. Kindness opens doors
by Ward Cox | Sep 28, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
Apparently in Florida, where profits take precedence over health and even life. Opening restaurants and bars is a clear recipe for disaster. It will surely intensify the first wave with the second one coming in a matter of weeks. Nothing short of evil. Nothing more to...
by Ward Cox | Sep 27, 2020 | Blog, Caring Beats Conflict, FAM Awards, Kindness of the Heart
We can all stand tall. You already are, and so are people you know. Your smartphone video description of the kindness that keeps on giving can earn a national Family Flame Award. Just e-mail it to email us by November 1. It’s all part of Kindness of the Heart. Pay it...
by Ward Cox | Sep 26, 2020 | Blog, Caring Beats Conflict, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
Counting on each other is better than counting our cash. That option’s connected to you and me instead of banks or the market. When we do good, it’s easier to see the good in other people. That makes it easier to know when we can count on others, and vice versa. The...
by Ward Cox | Sep 26, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
A nice weekend gets even nicer because you’re nice. A nice way to enjoy those around you, too. Pay it forward and pass it on. Smile and enjoy
by Ward Cox | Sep 25, 2020 | Blog, Caring Beats Conflict, FAM Awards, Kindness of the Heart
Malory Laflamme is sharing Kindness of the Heart in Lebanon, Oregon as a University of South Florida Intern. She’s about to graduate and is taking her final term online. We’re blessed to have her blend of enthusiasm, intelligence, and imagination. We’d also be blessed...
by Ward Cox | Sep 23, 2020 | Blog, Caring Beats Conflict, FAM Awards, Kindness of the Heart
Your kind heart is where it starts. Describe a caring action that you or someone you know has done in a smartphone video that could earn a national Family Flame Award. The deadline is November 1, and it’s even more important now. Pay it forward and pass it on.
by Ward Cox | Sep 23, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
Because that’s exactly what we belong to. Heaven knows that we’ve turned our links against one another throughout history. Now, our ability to fight back as a species is what will eventually turn the tide. If a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, we had better...
by Ward Cox | Sep 21, 2020 | Blog, Hope and Renewal, Kindness of the Heart
I love playing a musical instrument called a Kalimba. It’s kind of my trademark. A member of our bluegrass jam came for the first time in weeks, but he said that he had another purpose before giving me a miniature Kalimba made of carved wood on a key chain. Then he...
by Ward Cox | Sep 20, 2020 | Blog, Caring Beats Conflict, FAM Awards, Kindness of the Heart
Heroes come in many forms, but their Kindness of the Heart always shines through. Your smartphone video description of someone who shines can earn a national Family Flame Award just like movies can win an Oscar. Thanks for sending it by November 1 to email us .