Inspirational Stories Archives

Tianna (left) and Gianna with their favorite friend, Carmella

This Differently Abled Rescue Dog Fit Her Family Perfectly

Her daughters, who both live with multiple disabilities, wanted a dog “just like us” for Christmas. But where in the world would she find such a pooch?

Make Your Spiritual Christmas List

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Give God your Christmas list. You’d be surprised!

Tony Bennett’s Most Important Lesson

By Tony Bennett3 min read

Tony Bennett shares the lasting lesson his mother taught him in this excerpt from his new book, Just Getting Started.

Make Each Day Feel Like Thanksgiving

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

Offer thanks to all the people in your life and celebrate Thanksgiving every day.

Grammie at 90 surrounded by her grandchildren. Photo courtesy Rick Hamlin.

A Grandmother’s Secret to Turning 90

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

How does one reach the age of 90? It involves family, kindness and curiosity.

Disney’s Inspiring New Heroine: ‘Moana’

By Jessica Toomer3 min read

The story of Disney’s first Polynesian princess is rich with Pacific Islander culture, mythology and lessons on forging your own destiny.

Kristin Chenoweth backstage with her dog, Maddie

Kristin Chenoweth: A Career Founded on Faith

By Kristin Chenoweth7 min read

How does the Tony-award winning actress and singer overcome criticism and doubt? She describes the inner voice that has kept her faith strong and guided her from Oklahoma to Broadway.

An Adopted Son Finds His Birth Father Just in Time

Listen as Ken Davis, who was adopted as an infant, describes the thrill of finding his birth parents just in time to see his birth father, David Johnston, through a life-saving open-heart surgery.