Death

Recent Death Stories

Her father shared this exquisite glimpse of heaven with all the other fathers in the room...

by Trudy Harris

Jennifer Hubbard and her husband, Matt

How this Sandy Hook mom survived her daughter’s loss

by Jennifer Hubbard
, Newtown, Connecticut

Nik Wallenda

His parents wanted something better for him than the circus life. But what could be better?

by Nik Wallenda
, Sarasota, Florida

A hand wearing a baseball mitt reaches high for a fly ball.

A skeptical son has his doubts set aside by one, two, three signs from his departed father.

by Mickey Mantle Fortin
, Gray Court, South Carolina

Best-selling author and neurosurgeon Eben Alexander

Best-selling author and neurosurgeon Eben Alexander talks about how his beliefs have changed since his near-death experience, his time in heaven, and what he’s doing now.


Through this experience of loving each other as Jesus loves, she and her family have seen that there is a plan in place for all of us.

by Trudy Harris

Our rock. The glue that binds us. How many of us say that about our moms? They’re not just there for their kids, but for the entire family.

by Adam Hunter

Loretta Young

In this story from November 1952, the acclaimed actress reminds us that our good works are measured by how lovingly we perform them.

by Loretta Young


A few days before his death, his son asked him, “What can you see, Dad?” He only smiled in response.

by Trudy Harris

Pam Hanson and her mother, Barbara Andrews, authors of Sunflower Summer

We share a love of the written word and a strong faith. She was my first Sunday school teacher...

by Pam Hanson
, Kearney, Nebraska

woman praying

This excerpt from Experiencing Prayer with Jesus offers Scripture and instruction to deepen your relationship with God.

by Henry and Norman Blackaby


Jess Richardson

He thought he'd never willingly set foot in a hospital, but he gradually began to rethink that stance.

by Jess Richardson
, Denver, Colorado

That vision told her clearly that God was waiting for him—and their daughter was waiting for him as well.

by Trudy Harris

angel in the sky made out of clouds

In this excerpt from The Best Angels Stories 2013, heavenly angels save a van filled with children.

by Joan Wester Anderson


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