These inspirational and motivational stories can provide surprise, comfort, and discovery. They can show how special the gift of life is, and how simple changes in perspective can bring about monumental changes in the direction life takes.
The Many Faces of God The air was crisp and the sky was ablaze with the extraordinary hues of nature's palate. This was a special time they shared together. On this particular night Michael was filled with wonder and curiosity as he turned to his mother and asked, "Mommy, what does God look like?"... by Debbie Milam
The Eyes of an Angel He never asked for money. He didn't carry a sign. He just sat at this light, at this median in the road with his head bowed, heavy with thoughts unknown to any but himself... by Laurie Brenner
Lessons Learned From a Child and Her Dog So teach him to close the door", my daughter Emma responded after listening to me complain, again, about the dog coming in from the back door, bringing with him a blast of Buffalo January cold air. Teach a dog to close a door behind him? You got to be kidding... by Cyndi Krupp
Grandfather's Letter One day, a young man was cleaning out his late grandfather's belongings when he came across a bright red envelope. Written on the front were the words, To my grandson. Recognizing his grandfather's handwriting, the boy opened the envelope... by Steve Brunkhorst
Why Can't I Touch The Sky? My six-year-old daughter Sophie and I were playing a rhyming game the other day and out of the blue she asked me, "Why can't I touch the sky?" I laughed inside and thought for a few moments...
by Robert Hunt
The Secret of Happiness The old man shuffled slowly into the restaurant. His tattered cloth jacket, patched trousers, worn out shoes, and warm personality made him stand out from the usual Saturday morning breakfast crowd...
by Steve Brunkhorst
Chance Lainie's career flourished after her move to California. She loved her job, the mild weather, and the circle of close friends she acquired. At 35 years of age, Lainie was content with everything in her life, except the deafening tick of her biological clock... by Kathleene S. Baker
Weaving the Brokenness We are the first mother-daughter generation to hug, kiss, talk over our disagreements, apologize, forgive, and have a loving relationship. For this I give thanks every day... by Linda Joy Myers, Ph. D.
A Parable of a Child This isn't simply a parable about an unnamed school teacher. It is a parable about you and me—whether or not we are parents or even teachers. And the story, OUR story, actually begins like this... by Steve Goodier
When the Giving Hurts "Give 'til it hurts." You've probably heard this a thousand times. I want to share with you a personal story where "giving" in fact "hurt" a person I was trying to help... by Rick Beneteau
The Struggle What do butterflies have in common with the human spirit? Meet Maggie, a middle aged wife and mother who was about to find out... by Tony Masiello
