I’ve come to think of Christmas presents like this: They’re given in two ways, and received in two ways. Giving? Maybe you give a gift...

Sometimes, an angel appears. I met a guy 20 years ago, and we became good friends. I’ll call him Rick. As soon as someone invented...

True story. His name is Vyacheslav. He’s 56 years old. Born in Russia, he had a hard life. Lived for a time in Ukraine. Ended up in...

They call it Giving Tuesday, but today, I’m calling it Thanking Tuesday. Because friends of New Thing have already given so beautifully...

Who says Belarusians don’t celebrate Thanksgiving? They’re rejoicing in Osipovichi today! A total of 21 generous friends stepped up to...

The disabled kids at Osipovichi need meds, including vitamins to strengthen their immune systems, and basic medicine-cabinet supplies....

Remember spring? That’s when I asked friends of New Thing to help provide sewing machines and weather-tight windows. They were needed by...

Only once in a great while, have I been so thankful for something, that tears came to my eyes. But never for something as small as an...

Good morning! On this stressful U.S. Election Day, it might be good to start with some lighthearted good news.... I’m delighted to report...

Greetings! I asked friends of New Thing last week to help provide a new washing machine and a security system for the boarding school for...