Special Features

December 17, 2019

Home for the Holidays

Home can be the house we grew up in, the town where we live, or where our hearts are. However you define home, it is a powerful force in our lives, especially during the holidays. Click the links below to...
December 9, 2019

World War II Veterans

It was this week 78 years ago, immediately after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, that the United States entered what would later be known as World War II. How did the War and the experiences of combat shape the beliefs...
December 2, 2019

Thank You

Just two little words, "thank" and "you," when used together, can convey so much. From small expressions of gratitude to someone who served you lunch, to making the time to send a handwritten note, the following people believe in the...
November 24, 2019

Baking

Baking from scratch is a process that demands time and precision, and it's a task that some people bypass by heading straight for the bakery section of the supermarket. But is there more to baking than the final iced or...
October 28, 2019

There’s No Place Like Home

Home can be the house we grew up in, the town where we live, or where our hearts are. However you define home, it is a powerful force in our lives, one that can be a foundation for lifelong beliefs....
October 16, 2019

Making Music

Many people say that listening to music is a very important part of their lives. And those who make music feel even stronger about its power to move them. For both famous musicians and the person sitting in the cubicle...
October 7, 2019

A Roadmap for Life

Whether you think life is a highway, or you prefer the road less taken, maps can help us determine where we are and how to get where we want to go. Click the links below to explore how the beliefs...
October 1, 2019

Farming

For many people, farming was something our families did many generations ago. For others, it’s still a way of life. And for some people, farming is a metaphor for life and a source of strong belief. Click the links below...
September 24, 2019

Writers of the 1950s

The original This I Believe series included a number of literary icons of the 20th century. Their mastery of words helped them to craft intriguing essays about their personal beliefs. Click the links below to learn what James Michener, Pearl...