Stories of Hope Archives

A devoted journal writer, she'd never written about her close call with drowning. Now was the time.

Her infant daughter was on the other side of the world. Who would watch over her?

By Adam Hunter2 min read

It’s unexpected moments like these that shake up our preconceived notions of the world. They open our eyes to wonder.

By Sandi Olson5 min read

Struggling to regain her strength after heart surgery, she was greeted by an unlikely figure.

Young graduates are so inspiring. They remind me of a lesson I learned from one of my own professors…

By Mary Czerak2 min read

An overwhelmed mother of seven is reminded that she should treasure even the most hectic moments with her kids.

Her daughter was brave about her learning disability, braver than her mother.

By John Kirsten7 min read

Remember those big old Checker cars? Remember those dreams of your youth? It's never too late.

She received a heaven-sent message from her grandma, just when she needed it.

By Adam Hunter3 min read

Leaning on God for hope and comfort after a tragedy doesn’t ignore what has taken place; it helps us recover and rebuild.

How this Sandy Hook mom survived her daughter’s loss.

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

“I’m going to pray right here and now that you find something else and it will be even better than the job you lost…”