December 31, 2024

A homeless man sits with his belongings along a street in San Francisco May 19, 2024. On Dec. 27, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report, which found homelessness in the U.S. has surged 18% to a new record in 2024.

Report: Homelessness reaches new record high amid affordable housing crunch

December 31, 2024
The United States saw an increase of about 18% in homelessness this year, a new record high, according to a federal report.
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For All That Shall Be—Thanks!

December 31, 2024
Former UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold penned the following words in his journal, Markings: “For all that has been—thanks! For all that shall be—yes!” These are apt words for the New Year.
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‘Do Not Be Disheartened’

December 31, 2024
Always bear in mind as a safe general rule that while God tries us by his crosses and sufferings, he always leaves us a glimmer of light by which we continue to have great trust in him and to recognize ...
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