Inspirational

During a Kitchen Dance Party, Foster Mom Hears Heartfelt Words: ‘I Miss My Other Daddy’

"I felt the tug on my sleeve and looked down to find him standing motionless. His mouth was moving but I couldn’t make out his words. His quiet body in the noisy room caught me off guard. I bent down to find his voice."

Boy Crawls into Stranger’s Arms at Football Game— His Aunt Hunts Her Down With Powerful Facebook Post

"I don’t know who this lady is... she waved at him and he made his way up to her. I thought their interaction would be the same as last time but I was wrong. "

15 Powerful Prayers for Healing to Restore Your Body and Spirit

Find comfort and strength through prayer for healing with these 15 powerful prayers to restore your body and spirit during times of illness and hardship.

The Last Time, With My Last Baby

"Never again would I have that exact, precious morsel of time back."

To the Mom Without a Tribe: “I’ve Always Lived on the Outside, Never Truly Belonging. And That’s OK”

I’ve always felt like I’ve lived on the outside, never truly belonging anywhere but always somehow working my way into a seat at some table, even if it was with the Art Geeks from the cafeteria in Mean Girls. Sift through the duds, mama. Because once you find those few (or just one) who truly know you — the hilarious AND the cob-webby parts — and love you anyway, you don’t have to pretend anymore.

‘I Was Convinced It Was a Black Child—I Panicked & Had No Clue How to Care for a White Child’: 19-Year-Old Overcomes Racial Barriers,...

"Imagine my surprise to see a white child sitting at the table! This was the first white child I'd ever interacted with..."

“‘Let Me Know if You Need Anything’ Is Not Sufficient. Show Up. Get Your Hands Dirty”: Mom Urges You to ‘Stand in the Gap’...

"If your neighbor is experiencing a loss, or a new neighbor is moving in, or if a neighbor lost a job or a baby or a husband. Stand in the gap. This is how we walk each other back home."

NBA’s First Player to Stand for National Anthem Says ‘The Gospel Supports Black Lives’—Not Kneeling

"Kneeling and putting on a t-shirt isn’t the answer. Jesus Christ is."

This Baby Got FedExed 500 Miles From Memphis to Chicago When Her Parents Couldn’t Afford a Private Plane

After an incredibly tough year, these parents were faced with a decision that could mean life or death for their baby girl.

To the Woman Who Called Me Sick for Talking About My Children Who Died

"I received a message that was not only hurtful, it brought me to tears, as my entire body began shaking."