Inspirational Stories

Let inspirational stories of faith, hope, survival, healing, and courage help you cultivate a positive attitude every day.

Did Someone Order Roses?

By Tressie Karl2 min read

A women's decision to change jobs is reaffirmed through the delivery of two dozen red roses.

A home health aide at the doorstep of someone's home.

The Making of a Caregiver

By Alec Rogers3 min read

Retirement bored him until he discovered happiness comes from being a caregiver to homebound seniors.

Wanda Rosseleand; photo by David Scott Smith

Giving Up Chocolate for Lent Drew Her Closer to God

By Wanda Rosseland5 min read

Doing without her favorite treat taught her an important spiritual lesson.

Celebrity chef, author and television personality Rachael Ray

Rachael Ray’s 7 Tips for Great Cooking—and Personal Happiness

By Rachael Ray8 min read

In this story from August 2004, popular celebrity chef Rachael Ray offers her secrets to a 30-minute meal and a happy life

Inspiring story of Phil Niekro and dad teaching him knuckleball

The 300th Win

By Phil Niekro8 min read

His dad was sick in the hospital—the person who taught him how to throw a knuckleball. Now, he had to make it count. The inspiring story behind Phil Niekro's emotional victory.

Illustration: A young woman makes a call while an impatient saleswoman stews.

Mama and the Silver Comet

By Marion Bond West7 min read

The sweet inspirational story of how a mother and a formal dress stopped a train dead in its tracks.