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Recent Mother Stories

Sherri Shepherd

Diabetes ran in her family. Her mother died of it. Still, she refused to face the facts.

by Sherri Shepherd
, New York, New York

John and Elizabeth Sherrill

An experienced writer learns a surprising (and surprisingly effective) way to combine interviewing and prayer.

by John Sherrill
, New York, New York

Melinda Mallory

A child's anxiety over being away from home is eased by a special Bible verse.

by Melinda Mallory
, Southlake, Texas

Cathy's father and mother on the beach

A daughter who dreams of her departed father learns that her mother, too, has received assurances from beyond.

by Cathy Ahl
, Lemont, Illinois

Amy Grant

The popular singer-songwriter shares the inspiration for her first studio album in a decade.


Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey

On Mother's Day, May 12, poet Maya Angelou reveals to Oprah Winfrey the greatest gifts she's experienced in her life. Don't miss the show, which kicks off a new season of Super Soul Sundays.


An artist's rendering of a calico cat curled up with a gray kitten

She prayed for someone to watch over that stray kitten, and her answer came promptly.

by Sheryl Smith-Rogers
, Blanco, Texas

Cindy Palka preparing pesto pasta salad

Pasta salad is quick and easy. That’s probably why Mom chose it for my first cooking lesson years ago.

by Cindy Palka
, Troy, New York

Shannon Sonnhalter

A child-life specialist at a Cleveland hospital shares how Comfort Kits from Guideposts Outreach give sick children—and their families—hope.

by Shannon Sonnhalter
, Cleveland, Ohio

An artist's rendering of a father and daughter flying a kite by a lake

The wind gusts that threaten to spoil a Mother's Day picnic prove to be just what the occasion calls for.

by Stephanie Thompson
, Edmond, Oklahoma

An artist's rendering of Ann's bird messengers

Waiting for a sign that her departed mother was at peace, she received a flock of them.

by Ann Heuer
, Lewiston, New York

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

Sandra Robbins, author of "A Lady's Choice" from Summerside Press

Women’s suffrage was a hard-won battle. Here’s how one son was inspired to cast the deciding vote.

by Sandra Robbins
, Martin, Tennessee

Author Janelle Mowery in front of the Alamo

I am proud of those who sacrificed their lives at the Alamo. Of course, sacrifice for the sake of freedom goes all the way back to biblical times...

by Janelle Mowery
, Rosharon, Texas

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