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Memorial Day Heroes and their inspiring stories

A teenager learns the importance of war veterans in this Inspiring story.

by Nancy Sullivan Geng
, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Norman Vincent Peale recounts his experience of comfort from beyond by his beloved parents.

by Norman Vincent Peale
, New York, New York
from Guideposts

In this GUIDEPOSTS classic story from 1958, Van Varner explores the power of prayer on the eve of his mother's death.

by Van Varner
, New York, New York

Security guard relies on prayer during robbery

I never had to use my gun before. But this day was different—and prayer helped me survive.

by Louis McLendon
, Baldwin, New York
from Guideposts

In honor of Memorial Day, a writer describes a visit to his family burial plot in this inspirational story.

by Arthur Gordon
, New York, New York

A daughter comes to learn that her mother found happiness in a different and wonderful way.

by Pamela Haskin
, Central, Alaska

Clyde Butcher's photography helped him heal his grief

This famous photographer found spiritual growth and the start of his successful career because he wanted a place to escape the loss of his son.

by Clyde Butcher
, Ochopee, Florida

Martha Byrne on being closer to home and family

Soap actress Martha Byrne talks about finding faith across the country before moving back home to be with her family.

by Martha Byrne
, Bergen County, New Jersey

A chance encounter with the hereafter brings peace to a woman who'd recently suffered the death of her daughter.

by Janet Hershberger
, Goshen, Indiana
from Story

Don Hawley, a father in firefighter's uniform

When a small boy is trapped in a burning building, firefighters rely on their skill, faith and prayer.

by Don Hawley
, Pocahontas, Illinois

Paula Deen talks about faith, family and friends

Famous chef Paula Deen talks about the simple blessings in her life.

by Paula Deen
, Savannah, Georgia

Nurse has hope and faith after Katrina

After Katrina, this nurse couldn't stop thinking about New Orleans. Her hope and faith is what brought her there to help.

by Nonna Bullock
, Ellisville, Mississippi

Heavenly angel sitting next to father and son at baseball game

There was a problem at the ticket office, but with help from an angel, this father and son will never forget this baseball game.

by Tom Elliott
, Nipomo, California

Cancer nurse finds hope & faith at work

This oncology nurse says she finds hope and faith among her patients every day. See what it's like to do her job.

by Gigi Gerlach
, Huntington, West Virginia

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