Inspiring Stories

There are all kinds of injustices in this world, and many of them can be brought on by a court decision or a person in a position of authority. Often, that makes an unfair situation even more infuriating. But in the case of this Colombian woman being evicted from her home, it also inspired an

It’s easy to think that celebrities have it all together. So often, we see them living their best lives with lots of cash and fame, not to mention exclusive access to things many of us could only dream of. But celebrities are people too, with real feelings and emotions. Basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal is no

We all have days when we feel down in the dumps. It can be easy to question ourselves and wonder if our dreams or the things we’re trying to achieve really are attainable. But nothing is impossible, so long as you don’t give up. At least that’s the lesson we’re taking away from this incredible

Turning your dreams to reality doesn’t happen overnight. It takes long days and years of focus to become who you hope to be. Recently, one immigrant from Dominican Republic actualized his childhood dream. Why One Young Man Became a Janitor at a Hospital Frank Baez came to America at 14 years old. At the time,

Oklahoma teacher Rebecka Petersen decided to add a little joy to her classroom. Her first year of teaching wasn’t without its struggles, but she remembered why she was there and she wanted to consciously put those positive thoughts at the forefront of her mind. So she created the One Good Thing blog. It was a

Back in 2020, Netflix released the miniseries, ‘The Queen’s Gambit.’ The show, about an orphan chess prodigy who rises to the top of the chess world, became an instant sensation, garnering top spot as Netflix’s most-watched miniseries. In the fictional show, a 9-year-old Elizabeth Harmon enters an orphanage after the death of her mother. It’s

There are many ways that kids can test your patience. But while there are typically clear rules and consequences for breaking them at school and at home, the lines become murkier when kids are on a school bus. School bus drivers are often unappreciated and underpaid. They’re also tasked with driving groups of misbehaving kids.

In 2020, Jennifer and Craig Berko suffered the unimaginable — losing their youngest son, 10-year-old Frankie, to a seizure. Three years later, history seemed doomed to repeat itself when their oldest son, Sammy, 16, went into cardiac arrest and died. But miraculously, he didn’t stay dead. Two hours later, he woke up. And doctors can’t

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan’s largest state park, is a remote, hilly area dotted with lakes — a favorite spot for hikers, fishermen and campers. Eight-year-old Nante Niemi was there with his family, who was happily participating in all three pastimes. When the group decided to split up, half of them going for firewood

We’ve all heard the saying ‘If you want things done right, you have to do them yourself.’ One woman in Pennsylvania made it her mission to help women everywhere, with their cars. Why One Woman Decided to Become a Mechanic Patrice Banks grew up with a single mother. They came from humble beginnings and were