Lester Holt: How Family and Faith Have Influenced His Career
By Lester Holt7 min read
Respected NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt’s church-going childhood continues to impact the work he was called to do.
Inspirational Stories
Let inspirational stories of faith, hope, survival, healing, and courage help you cultivate a positive attitude every day.
Dennis McNicholas on the Benefits of Taking Chances Later in Life
Dennis McNicholas, who in his fifties was inspired to change his play-it-safe approach to living, shares why it’s important to continue to take risks later in life.
Prayer for a Longer Vacation
By Dawn Byrne2 min read
Her son wanted to stay on vacation for one more week, but it was out of their budget. Suddenly, the phone rings with some relieving news…
How This Dog Lover Became a Cat Person
By Carol A. Bocan, Ph.D.4 min read
After lovings dogs for so long, she had to say goodbye to her own. But there’s a certain feline that caught her attention…
Mama’s Angel Soup
By Lou Dean6 min read
He chose to forgive his mother over anger and it was the best decision he has ever made.
A Gas Station Where Grace Abounds
By Katie Allen Berlandi3 min read
Finding help and friendliness in small town Wyoming
The Most Fragile Creatures
By Pilar Fish8 min read
This vet is faced with the biggest challenge: completing a blood transfusion to an Andean condor.
Blessed with Beautiful Last Words
By Nancy Huber2 min read
She experienced a miraculous moment of prayer.
NBC Nightly News Anchor Lester Holt on His ‘Inspiring America’ Segments
The respected news anchor discusses why he considers the positive stories he shares under the Inspiring America banner to be a vitally important part of his job as a journalist.
The Doctor Who Discovered the Dangers of Concussions in Football
By Dr. Bennet Omalu8 min read
Dr. Bennet Omalu’s discovery shook the NFL, but he had dealt with struggles of his own, including depression.
Matthew West’s New Book Is All about Finding Your True Identity
By Jessica Toomer5 min read
The Christian artist says living an authentic life shouldn’t be measured by the number of likes you get on your selfie.
Happy 200th to the Erie Canal
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Benjamin Wright had the faith to take a risk.