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Perry Como

In this story from December 1953, the popular crooner discusses the importance of faith in his life and career.

by Perry Como


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

Lorrie McKinney holding her ugly brown shoes

A grieving daughter is comforted by an amazing find at the Goodwill store.

by Lorrie McKinney
, Benton Harbor, Michigan

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

by Trudy Harris

Homemade greeting card

A departed friend leaves her mark from beyond on a granddaughter's birthday party.

by Peggy Hartman
, The Plains, Ohio

Dr. Eben Alexander

After a near-death experience, this neurosurgeon doesn't just believe in angels; he knows they are real.

by Eben Alexander III, M.D.
, Lynchburg, Virginia

close-up of woman walking

Stress ruled every aspect of my life. I wished I could just find some peace.

by Julie Lasky
, Akron, Ohio

Although we think children do not know when they are near death, trust me, on some level they do.

by Trudy Harris

Lowell Streiker's dog, Gus

A man with an aging, ailing dog learns that his pooch has a special purpose in his life.

by Lowell Streiker
, Murieta, California

A bird's nest with five gray eggs

A man feeling vulnerable with the passing years is reassured by the survival of a bird's nest.

by Douglas R. Rose
, Grand Prairie, Texas

License plate reading UR-UR-GFT

A California woman sees her vanity license tag as a chance to spread a positive message.

by Ruthie Raduziner Marek
, Westlake Village, California

Julie Christie and Omar Sharif in Dr. Zhivago

We all have our favorite scenes from the sweeping romantic epic Doctor Zhivago. For this author one scene lived on forever.

by Jan LaRosa
, Winnetka, Illinois

Jean Beasley and a turtle friend

By granting her dying wish—to rescue endangered sea turtles—one woman was able to keep the memory of her daughter alive.

by Jean Beasley
, Topsail Island, North Carolina

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