Motivational Stories Archives

She had every reason to be happy. So why wasn’t she?

The Holstee Manifesto is a testament to following your dreams and doing what you love.

By Karen Barber2 min read

Words of encouragement for times when you're faced with seemingly impossible circumstances.

A man, inspired by his elderly neighbor, asks Ray for his secret to a long, happy life.

By Nursel Aydin5 min read

Why did her husband promise his college mentors she would make them something amazing that she’d never made before? Was he crazy?

Listen as U.S. Olympian hopefuls share quotes that have inspired them in their medal pursuit.

Maggie Doyne shares how she came to care for more than 200 youngsters in Nepal.

She loved her husband, all 700 pounds of him. But how could she help him regain a healthy weight?

The bestselling author shares five ways to get a spiritual start to your day.

By Amy Wong2 min read

Take a peek at the new edition of Norman Vincent Peale’s daily devotional book, Positive Living Day by Day

By Adam Hunter2 min read

In this guest blog, assistant editor Daniel Kessel examines how a simple band of metal can mean so much.

Her greatest fear was public speaking. Why had she promised to give a speech at church?