NEW THIS WEEK: He’s a journalist, photographer, educator … and he’s got cancer. But that’s hardly the end of this story! TODAY, a major announcement …

NEW THIS WEEK at OurValues.Org: We’re providing Great Discussion Starters you can use with friends, small groups, congregations, classes.

TODAY in HOLIDAYS and FESTIVALS: Just in time for a holiday that’s now thousands of years old, a treasure trove of ancient icons is made public.

INSPIRATIONAL STORIES of SAINTS: Enjoy a beautiful new collection of saints’ stories and illustrations by a master of picture books, Ruth Sanderson.

TODAY in HOLIDAYS and FESTIVALS: Do you know how far Zoroastrian numbers have dwindled in the world? Their messages remain timely, though, like this week’s festival celebrating water.

GREAT BOOK FOR SUMMER: Curious about polygamy? It’s not what you expect, writes Brady Udall. Our interview with Brady may surprise you as well. Example: What’s Jeff Daniels got to do with it?

TODAY in FriendshipAndFaith.COM:
You won’t soon forget our story about a woman recalling a friend long ago—in the midst of a riot and … help us finish the story …