Stories of Hope
A Kenyan Christmas: Hot Weather, Elaborate Costumes and a Live Elephant
The family was on a mission trip in Africa for the holidays. Could they find joy and embrace new traditions so far from home?
The Manicurist Who Changed Her Life
Annie gave her gorgeous red nails. But it was the profound advice she offered that helped the author change her entire outlook on life.
Everyday Blessings: Let Kids Shine
Lifestyle expert Katie Brown shares how her church’s Christmas pageant helped some kids excel in unexpected ways.
Mysterious Ways: Rising from the Ashes
A raging wildfire had destroyed her home and possessions, but a scrap of charred paper served to bolster her faith when she needed it most.
A Day in the Life of Santa Claus
Meet Jon W. Sparks, a Memphis-based writer and actor who has dedicated himself to portraying ol’ Saint Nick.
How Rehabbing Wild Animals Helped Her Cope with Debilitating Pain
She has chronic intractable migraine disease, but Teddy Flory puts animals first.
Loggers and Environmentalists Came Together in this Oregon Town
Two adversaries, brought together by faith, are working toward a sustainable future for the community.
The Story of a Song: Save the Last Dance for Me
Doc Pomus, who wrote songs for Elvis Presley, Andy Williams and Ray Charles, based one of his biggest hits on a moment from his own life.
Two Former Adversaries Offer Tips on Building Bridges
A man who works in the forest industry and a woman who is an attorney working on environmental issues shares how they managed to find common ground despite their adversarial backgrounds.
9/11 Memorials Around the Country
From New York to Hawaii, towns and cities across the nation have constructed moving memorials so that we never forget the thousands who were lost during the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Meeting Mother Teresa Led Him to a Life of Service
Hal Donaldson’s inspiring nonprofit, Convoy of Hope, feeds millions of people around the world.
How Two Women Found Healing from Their Family's Difficult Legacy of Slavery
The pair—one Black, the other white—became friends while dealing with their family’s painful history.
How He Helps to Keep the Legacy of Flight 93 Alive
An Army officer remembers a beloved family member and the other 39 heroes who died in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001.
God Blessed This Bike Shop Owner with a New Path
He was sure the pandemic would spell the end of his struggling bicycle shop. His pastor—and the Man Upstairs—had other ideas.
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Real success is finding your life's work in the work that you love.
