Gratitude in Small Places
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
A mother celebrates small moments, the joy of sitting with her young sons in the family driveway, drawing with chalk. “When gratitude swells,” she says, “my worries shrink.”
Inspirational Stories
Let inspirational stories of faith, hope, survival, healing, and courage help you cultivate a positive attitude every day.
Is Family a Gift?
By Pablo Diaz2 min read
Bishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa says, “You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.”
How Stories Touch Lives, Homes and Families
By Michelle Cox3 min read
The Bible is filled with stories. I love that those folks often messed up and their lives were flawed. Their stories give me hope that God can use my life.
5 True Hollywood Stories Too Incredible for the Movies
By Adam Hunter2 min read
For five Hollywood stars, unexpected wonders burst through the veneer of everyday life and provided a very real glimpse of something even more powerful.
Introduced by a Mysterious Matchmaker
By Adam Hunter2 min read
Actor Matt Damon, exhausted the shooting schedule of his new movie, had to be dragged out for a night on the town. He came to be very glad indeed that he gave in.
Country Artist Logan Brill Stays True to Her Nashville Roots on ‘Shuteye’
By Jessica Toomer4 min read
Country artist Logan Brill debuts her rootsy, Americana style on new album, Shuteye.
God Puts Big Dreams in Our Hearts
By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read
What are you believing from God today? Has He shown you a glimpse of your future? Has He placed big dreams in your heart—dreams you’ve never shared with anyone for fear they’d mock you? If He has, begin praising Him.
Jesus on the Subway
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Jesus sends people in our lives, other friends, dear ones, family members, loved ones, who stick with us, guide us, help us, sustain us. And sometimes they are complete strangers, appearing out of nowhere, making God’s music with us.
The Miracles That Didn’t Happen
By Diana Aydin2 min read
I’m not giving up on those 12 miracles I wrote down last year. God’s working on them behind the scenes. In the meantime, I’m going to make a new list to open in 2016. Not to measure my progress. But so I can see how God surprises me!
New Horizons Space Probe’s Heartwarming Discovery on Pluto
By Adam Hunter2 min read
It’s nearly unbelievable what mankind has been able to achieve when we reach for the stars. And even more surprising what we find up there. I can’t wait to learn what New Horizons space probe reveals about Pluto and the icy bodies beyond. What do you think we’ll find?
When You Pray for 12 Miracles…
By Adam Hunter3 min read
A year ago, three editors at Mysterious Ways each wrote down 12 things they trusted God to do in their lives—a list of miracles waiting to happen. They sealed their lists in three separate envelopes and put the future date, 7/7/15, on each one. Here’s how the year turned out, miracle-wise.
Expectant Father: Waiting with Joy
By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read
In a frustrating adoption process an expectant father remembers that God is in control of all, and it’s not his job to worry. “Give all your fears and worries to Him,” says Cecil Stokes, “because they are not ours to carry.”
