To Heaven and Back
By Daniel Kessel7 min read
Twenty-eight men died when the freighter Daniel J. Morrell sank in Lake Huron; there was just one survivor. This is his story.
Inspirational Stories
Let inspirational stories of faith, hope, survival, healing, and courage help you cultivate a positive attitude every day.
Subway Prayers
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Are we ever really off the hook when it comes to the needy? Isn’t helping them at the heart of the Gospel?
Cherished Traces of a Merry Christmas
By Diane Kalusniak2 min read
She felt suddenly alone when her family left after a Yuletide visit, but nearly invisible reminders served to prolong the joy.
An Answered Prayer on Thanksgiving
By Carol Browning2 min read
A waitress’s prayers help heal her customer’s rocky marriage.
An Unexpected Cup of Inspiration
By Gina Sclafani5 min read
Moved by an Army medic's account of serving in Iraq, she signed up to correspond with active-duty soldiers. One had a very familiar name…
An Inspiring Performance of “Hallelujah”
A Toronto group known as Choir! Choir! Choir! performs Leonard Cohen’s beloved song.
Words from the Heart
Marvin Perkins Jr., a homeless man living in Georgia, shares a poem he wrote about his life.
Hearing the Stories of the Homeless
Three men interview homeless people as they try to gain insight into their struggles.
Parades and Prayers
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
There was a parade in New York yesterday, and it made me want to exclaim a prayer of “Thanks” and “Rejoice”…
On Hope and a Prayer, He Fulfilled His Dream
By Richard Burrow7 min read
Since college, this architect had set his sights on designing a float for the Tournament of Roses Parade. His efforts, despite several rejections, ultimately helped him realize his goal.
The Candle That Answered a Prayer
By Carol Ann Sullivan2 min read
In a moment of darkness, on the night before Thanksgiving, a daughter finds comfort in the unlikeliest of places…
Mysterious Ways: A Cry for Help
By Julia Eie2 min read
She was certain she heard a woman calling for help, but why did no one else hear those cries of distress?
