The Good News
We Can Be the News We Need to Hear
When I started this blog five years ago this month, I asked myself “Why?” What was it that I wanted to share with anyone who might read the words I put down? The “why” hasn’t changed. I want to be the harbinger of the good news that is all around us but that we may miss as it’s so often buried by the heaviness of the bad news, the more sensational news, the news that leaves us troubled and hopeless. I wanted to point to those stories that leave us with a lump in our throat or a tear in our eye when we are reminded that life is good, people are kind, and together we can make the world a better place.
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In my mission to focus on and share the stories of the positive things that happen constantly in our world, I seek out the best storytellers who bring those uplifting narratives to life. I’ve highlighted the work of Steve Hartman before. His job as a journalist and news correspondent is to travel around finding those bright spots that we don’t hear about in the mainstream news. His stories are often featured on CBS Sunday Morning and almost always, I get the lump in my throat or a tear in my eye when Steve the Storyteller shares the good he finds.
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This Sunday’s story was about how hard life can be at times and how the kindness and generosity of people can be the lifeline that lifts people back up when they hit bottom. Steve’s stories can be found on Instagram, CBS News and YouTube. Here’s the link to this story on YouTube: Nebraska Ranchers
Did you feel that lump in your throat? Did it remind you of the innate goodness of people who actually put hands and feet on their natural propensity to be helpers? This story touched me in a way that reminded me that I can be that helper. I don’t have hay to donate to farmers who have lost everything, but I do have resources I can share. I am able bodied enough to lend a hand to a neighbor. I can offer my gifts and talents to encourage. I can be the good news of this day. And you can, too.
When we hear of needs, maybe our first response could be “How can I help?” And sometimes the only answer might be to stand in the flames with the person whose life is on fire. Or sometimes it might be bringing in the hose. Whatever the “rescue” looks like, let’s offer up what we can to make life a little easier. That’s the kind of good news all of us need about now even if it doesn’t make the headlines.
I can bear the fruit of God. We were a desert before God came into our darkness. You are here to bless God and be part of His plan. I can expect Divine help and get it
This is just wonderful Cathey, brought tears and thankfulness that there are so many people able to help unselfishly. Thanks for sharing about this journalist he is desperately needed nowadays. Hugs.