Loneliness

Recent Loneliness Stories

Some of the current Arlington ladies

Since 1948, these volunteers have provided comfort to mourners of soldiers and veterans.

by Richard H. Schneider
, New York, New York

Elizabeth Peale Allen

Tips and Scripture to identify fear triggers and overcome your anxiety through faith and prayer.

by Elizabeth Peale Allen
, Pawling, New York

Andie MacDowell

In the new TV show Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove, Andie MacDowell plays a judge in a small town not unlike the one where she grew up.

by Andie MacDowell
, Asheville, North Carolina

A scenic shot of misty fog and rust-colored trees along Muir's historic path.

One hundred forty years after the fact, a couple retraces the historic steps that placed John Muir on his life's path.

by Linda Lawrence Hunt
, Spokane, Washington

Judith McLoughlin raises a cup of tea.

How an Irish lass put down some real Southern roots in her new Atlanta home

by Judith McLoughlin
, Roswell, Georgia

Picture of oil well festooned with colorful Christmas lights

Babysitting an oil well was about as far from a Norman Rockwell Christmas as she could imagine.

by Janice Brooks-Headrick
, Sevierville, Tennessee

Robin Roberts and her mother, Lucimarian

The popular broadcaster pays tribute to the one person she'd most like to interview.

by Robin Roberts
, New York, New York

Marina Keegan

The late Marina Keegan has touched millions of lives with the inspiring final column she penned for her college paper.


An artist's rendering of the angel of mirth

I worried all the time, especially about my baby. Then one night I saw a man dressed in white....

by Tracy Rafferty
, Topeka, Kansas

mysterious Ways open window

I was so lonely awaiting my cancer treatment, until…

by Maryanne Parrish
, Clinton, Pennsylvania

Amy Grant says faith can cure loneliness

Singer Amy Grant shares a message for everyone who feels lonely: Have a little faith.

by Amy Grant


Mother's Day Card

This first Mother’s Day without my brother was going to be especially hard for Mom. But evidence of God's love turned up at just the right moment.

by Carolyn Hyden
, Fort Worth, Texas

Paul Young tells inspiring story behind "The Shack"

His wife found out and he thought his life was over. But with hope and faith, this best-selling author found the strength to heal.

by Paul Young
, Portland, Oregon

George Bailey and Clarence in a scene from It's a Wonderful Life

The late, great Jimmy Stewart takes you behind the scenes of a classic holiday movie.

by Jimmy Stewart
, Beverly Hills, California

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