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1st Grader Picks Out Green Dress for Picture Day—The Results Leave Mom Cry-Laughing

“This is the story of a little girl’s love of a green dress, a mother who tries to instill independence, and how those two things came together in the most epic and brilliant combination possible."

Student’s Humble Plea to Teacher at the Bottom of His Test Goes Viral for All the Right Reasons

"This note gave me so much hope. Let us all be a little more like this young man!!"

Michelle Barringer

Michelle is positive, joyful, and passionate about Jesus. She’s a writer and speaker, holds a Master’s degree in Communication, and is a Gallup-certified Strengths Coach. Michelle and her husband of 32 years have three adult children, one daughter-in-law, one grandson, and a soon-to-be son-in-law. You can find her lending her faith, encouraging hearts, and inspiring grit on her blog, Instagram, and Facebook.

How to Forgive the Person Who Murders Your Sister

"She was a conqueror. I wish I could say the same when it came to that November day. Oh, she was a lone soldier, but she didn’t conquer that day."