Relief for Two

Just heard you're having a baby? The realization that you will soon become a parent can be a joyous but also extremely anxious time of life. "I'm going to be a parent?" you may think. "I can barely take care of myself, how can I take care of a baby?!" At least you're not alone in having butterflies. Joan Giesbrecht for example describes how "I...

Not Evelyn Cho

When a delivery man shows up at her door with a package for Evelyn Cho, Sarah sees an opportunity. Could this mistake be the start of something good? Armed with a credit card and an internet connection Sarah decides that not being Evelyn Cho might be just the life she’s been looking for. But how far is too far and will she be okay when she realizes...

Ctrl-Z: Undoing Your Mistakes

Wouldn't it be nice to be able to undo any mistake that you made? Imagine taking back any slip of the tongue or bad decision. How convenient would that be? Would you undo part of your life if you could? Mistakes aren't fun, but they are powerful teachers. Wouldn't it be great if we could keep all of the wisdom that we have gained from our mistakes,...

(Mis)Communicating with Johnny Hillar

"Hello? HELLO!?" Feeling like you're not being heard can be intensely frustrating, whether you're dealing with tech support on the phone or your spouse in person. Playright George Bernard Shaw once said “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” This video illustrates an excellent example of how communication...

Vinyl

When you lose something, the desire to recover it can seem more important than anything else. If you've lost a gold coin, it may give you little consolation that the remaining coins are safe and sound. You want to find the one that is lost! Sometimes people talk about "seeking God." But is it possible that God has been actively seeking you for a...

Wreck

The new year is always a time of new beginnings. Is there anything you wish you could forget? Forgetfulness is usually problematic but sometimes there are things we wish we could leave in that past. They can even prevent us from becoming everything that we wish we could be. Have you ever wished there was a solution like the one presented in this...

Midnight Clear

Christmas is a time for family and friends, but what about those who have no one to celebrate with? Midnight Clear, an award-winning short film starring Stephen Baldwin, explores how two very different people cope with feelings of hopelessness and desperation on Christmas Eve. Which characters can you identify with? If you are feeling lonely during...