The difference between charity and philanthropy is the distance of the soul . . . To be philanthropic is to give something, to be charitable is to give one’s own heart.
- Maya Angelou
Survival Stories
The world is filled with stories of everyday
people who find themselves in life or death
situations and miraculously live to tell about it.
They overcome life-threatening illnesses, they
survive their houses being destroyed by tornadoes,
they are saved after being swept away by flood waters
or after losing their way in a storm.
But these stories are more than tales
of survival; they are inspiring stories about
the faith and hope that sustain us in
times of trouble.
Recent Survival Stories
Her son, trapped deep beneath the earth. Her faith, needing to go even deeper.
We’ll get through this crisis as New Yorkers always do, as Americans always do, with hope, optimism and unshakeable faith.
by Edward Grinnan
Beneath the rubble of a collapsed building, a young woman finds comfort and strength in faith.
It was clear that we’d have to turn around at some point and start moving quickly. I said an urgent prayer...
by Edward Grinnan
We all have moments when we must reach beyond ourselves and wait for something to happen, as one woman did on September 11.
by David Morris
Mr. Inspiration comes to Sin City (not so much anymore) and we're glad to receive him. Also, Whitney in heaven.
by Edward Grinnan
Capsizing into freezing rapids is a tough jam for anyone to get out of, especially if you're blind.
After considerable soul searching, I chose to be honest about my own personal story of battling addiction and depression. Here’s why.
by Edward Grinnan
I know firsthand how important it is for Josh Hamilton to hold fast to his faith and his sobriety.
by Edward Grinnan
A veteran law enforcement officer asks for God's intervention when he is faced with the most difficult 13 seconds of his career.
A climber has his faith restored and his life saved when he survives snow blindness and an avalanche on Mt. Everest.
Brian Dickinson shares dazzling views of his trek to the top of the world--the peak of Mt. Everest.
An angel leads a pair of young brothers through a blizzard to the warmth and comfort of home.
A family relies on faith and prayer to bring loved ones home in this heroic tale of survival.
