Inspirational Stories / Motivational Stories

We Are Worthy

By Vance R. G. Angel on December 23, 2019 / 3,740 views

I wouldn't say I'm particularly rich by societies standards, but on the front of wealth measured by experience and valuable lessons, I would consider myself very wealthy. On another hand I would rather say "grateful". I have almost completely lost interest in exploring for what I can see, and I have discovered far more beauty lying beneath the surface of the people all around me....

The Christmas Carol Sing-Along

By Kay Heitsch on December 20, 2019 / 2,410 views

It was the week before Christmas at the Memory Care Center. Since it was close to Christmas a Christmas Carol sing-along was the planned activity. Bob, one of the residents, was in his joy. He was busy handing out the song sheets to everyone. Before each song, Bob would announce the name of the carol. When the people finished singing he was quick to praise everyone for their participation. I smiled to see Bob...

Never Give Up No Matter What

By A Friend on December 18, 2019 / 3,601 views

The worst time in my life was when I got sick last year in freshmen year. For context I had been running top of the nation times as a 8th grader for middle school and I run about seven miles a day. Thing is I wasn’t when I got into high school because I got sick with a illness in August that I couldn’t identify till December and I was sick in bed for the entire time. I could barely walk to the...

You Deserve Respect

By A Friend on December 18, 2019 / 3,407 views

If you catch yourself begging someone for... human decency? A response? Time together? Clarity? Respect? Some compassion? Some kindness? You need to take a step back and realize that you're begging someone for the bare minimum. That's ridiculous and beneath...

My Miracle Journey

By Carina Imbrogno on December 13, 2019 / 4,396 views

By Carina Imbrogno on December 13, 2019 / 4,396 views

I would like to share my miracle story with others to help inspire them and give them hope it’s a way of me paying forward. My name is Carina Imbrogno and I was born in 1974 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Italian immigrants. I was born with a rare genetic disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome kyphoscoliosis type, but it was not diagnosed until 2015. This illness caused me to have severe...

Christmas Cookies

By Kay Heitsch on December 11, 2019 / 3,541 views

My Mom came from a family of 14 children. Christmastime wasn't always the best. However, there was a man, who went out of his way, to make the day special. Over the years my Mom talked about how this man would come out on Christmas and bring candy to her and her brothers and sisters. Mom never forgot his kindness. I believe because of the kindness shown to her at Christmastime Mom made it a...

Bad Weather

By Joseph J. Mazzella on December 10, 2019 / 3,202 views

It was late November. The trees that had been covered with lovely leaves just a few weeks earlier were now stark, skinny sticks trying to ride out the Winter to come. The sun had become scarce as the dark nights lengthened, but today it was totally gone. Gray, gloomy clouds covered the sky, a cold wind blew, and a chilly rain was falling steadily. I was driving slowly behind a tractor trailer that was throwing...

Unsolved Mystery: Secret Santa

By Drakiedoodle on December 08, 2019 / 3,503 views

My dad had 3 strokes when I was 3. My mom went back to work, but they were having trouble making ends meet. It was Christmas, and my mom made me a doll, my brother was getting a book from a garage sale, and for dinner mom splurged for Kraft mac&cheese. On Christmas eve there was a phone call telling us someone was seen "lurking" around our yard, and it should be...

A Spirited Aunt

By Terri D Rimmer on December 08, 2019 / 3,383 views

My Aunt Kay passed away this week after a long illness. I'd known her since I was eight. She was my step dad's sister, his last living sibling. She used to take me to church with her and have me spend the night at her house often when I was between ages 12 to14. She was a great cook, baker, funny, vivacious, and spiritual woman with a wonderful heart, a terrific redhead who I would like to remember the...

A Dollar Short

By Ztar on December 04, 2019 / 3,587 views

It was a late night and my mom and I were driving home when we passed by a convenience store where she spotted an elotero (the corn man) as we drove back around we stopped him so that we could buy corn. I knew I had a $20 in my wallet so my mom and I each got a corn and got some chips to take to my nephew at home. But as soon as I opened up the bill, I realized it was actually a $5 bill and the...

Spirit Of Love

By Kay Heitsch on December 04, 2019 / 2,970 views

When Christmas rolls around each year not everyone is happy. It can be a time of high anxiety, sadness, and depression. I know because this is what this season of the year was like for me for many years. It would be easy to allow myself to slip back into that state of mind. However, over the years I've chosen to ask the Lord to fill me with His Spirit of LOVE. I also ask for His strength to do...

Focus Today

By Gie on December 03, 2019 / 3,191 views

People asked me how do I prepare my self in the future, parents say "Do your best at school so you can have a brighter future", grandparents say "Focus on your goals, try to get the best job you can ever get, your life depends on your decisions", friends say "Have fun and Enjoy! you can never experience fun when you grow up", but I say "I will focus on today, at this very...

Be Kind Anyway

By Kay Heitsch on December 02, 2019 / 3,441 views

For many years I was treated in a very unkind way. I was not only talked about behind my back but I was spoken to in an unkind manner to my face. I'm sure a lot of people can relate to this. There came a time when I had the opportunity to help this person out. For some reason, much to my surprise, I chose to be kind and help. My action to show love and help not only surprised me, but it...

Bill Paid By A Stranger

By Silindile on November 29, 2019 / 2,930 views

My 2 daughters had a swimming gala and finished school early that day. So I went to get them a treat on the way home. I got to the till and as I was trying to pay my bill, my mobile wallet started acting up on me. So I moved to the side to allow the person behind me to be served. Then the till operator said I was free to with my stuff, the person behind me had paid my...

Well Done, Southwest Airlines

By Craig on November 27, 2019 / 3,841 views

By Craig on November 27, 2019 / 3,841 views

Flying home on Southwest Airlines tonight and the flight attendant announced a young girl was celebrating her 8th birthday. They asked all the rows to push the call lights and we all sang Happy Birthday. Then asked her to make a wish and on the count of 3 blow out the "candle lights" and we all turned them off at the same time. Love their creativity and attention to...

The Quitting Carpenter

By Unknown on November 23, 2019 / 6,758 views

By Unknown on November 23, 2019 / 6,758 views

There was once a carpenter who hated his job. After 10 years of working for the same company, he decided to quit. However, after 10 years of working together, his boss wanted help with one final job before he left the team. He asked him to build one final house. The carpenter reluctantly agreed. He spent the whole summer building this house... but his...

I Love When My Cat Meows

By A Friend on November 21, 2019 / 2,583 views

He meows a lot to communicate with me. He'd randomly walk into my room, greet me, then lay down right next to my desk and sleep. Now he slept there the past few hours and I got the urge to pet him... when I did he let out a cute soft meow, he didn't even bother opening his eyes. This small little thing made me feel so much better. It may sound stupid but I felt less alone? Haven't been doing great...