Inspiring Stories Archives

Healing After the Charleston Church Shooting

The Reverend Sharon Risher on Sharon Risher talks about how her faith was tested after losing her mother and close friends in the devastating massacre.

A Godwink Christmas Story: A Loving Piece of Christmas Pie

By Squire Rushnell and Louise DuArt3 min read

In this excerpt from Godwink Christmas Stories, a widower receives a sign from above in the form of cherry pie.

Knitting as a Way of Giving Back

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

How a crafty church group comforts mariners at sea.

How Mr. Rogers Spread God’s Love Everywhere

By Joanne Rogers6 min read

His wife of 51 years recalls Fred Rogers, the beloved man of faith inside the familiar cardigan sweater.

3 Steps to Turn Grumbles into Gratitude

By Tricia Goyer5 min read

Best-selling Author Tricia Goyer shares what she learned when she challenged her family to stop complaining.

Veterans Day: A Time for Gratitude

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read

My husband returned home from a yearlong deployment 15 years ago. On Veterans Day, I’m especially aware of how lucky we are.

Shane McDaniel and sons (from left) Harrison, Wyatt and Henry.

How a Family Photo Kept The Christmas Spirit Alive

By Shane McDaniel2 min read

They started to donating firewood veterans, seniors and single parents to keep warm for the holidays.

Myquillyn Smith, the Merry Minimalist, photographed January 2, 2019, in her home for Guideposts Joys of Christmas 2019 edition.

Myquillyn Smith: The Simple Joys of the Christmas Season

By The Editors2 min read

The blogger, decorator and author of Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff says to “free yourself” from all your Christmas clutter. Let go of rewrapping gifts and endless decorating, she says, and realize that finding Christmas joy is as simple as welcoming Jesus into your heart, friends into your home and family into every moment.