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An artist's rendering of a ring of angels dancing around a Christmas tree

A father in need of a new perspective on the holidays is inspired by his daughter's enthusiasm.

by Raymond Dennis
, Long Beach, California

Duke, the canine hero

October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month, the perfect time for the inspiring story of Duke, a Connecticut shelter rescue pup, who earned his keep and then some by alerting parents that their nine-week-old daughter had stopped breathing.


The giant Ronald McDonald balloon soars over the streets of Manhattan

Learn fascinating facts about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

by Ann Matturro Gault
, Verona, New Jersey

Steve and Elaine's late son, Austin

Grieving parents are reassured by a text they never expected to receive.

by Steve Erlanger
, Vero Beach, Florida

Lacie (right) and her family try to keep Hank from enjoy more pull-aparts

A medical scare reminds her that even a mischievous pooch can't ruin Christmas.

by Lacie Graf Hansen
, Shoreline, Washington

He awoke after being declared dead and realized that “there really is a God, and he loves you.”

by Trudy Harris

Natalie Lambelet

She wanted to dance, but health issues prevented it. Would she be inspired to follow a new path?

by Natalie Lambelet
, New York, New York

Here's a prayer to help express the gratitude we feel for the parents and children in our lives.

by Rick Hamlin

Clouds and open window: Mysterious Ways logo

What was it about this tarnished antique, no bigger than a pocket watch?

by Meg Belviso
, New York, NY

Karen Shirk and her service dog, Piper, who is a Papillon. Photo by Jessica Noll

How a service dog named Ben helped a woman help others

by Peggy Frezon
, Rensselaer, New York

John Sherrill

Inspired by 10 memorable words, he's relied on faith to wait out tough times.

by John Sherrill


An artist's rendering of Mary's Mystery Bookshop

How a writing assignment stirred up fond memories of summers past.

by Vera Dodge
, New York

Dominic Novak

A personal trainer discovers that well-being depends on spiritual, as well as physical, health.

by Dominic Novak
, Greenwich, Connecticut

Beth Howard

A widow finds peace by returning to the state she grew up in to use her baking skills.

by Beth Howard
, Eldon, Iowa

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