Inspirational

Before we got married, we discussed the kind of family we wanted to have. “How many kids do you want?” I asked her. She said, “I am okay with whatever number God gives me, as long as it does not exceed three.” That was what I also wanted so it...

The doctors declare a newborn dead, but at the funeral, the mother hears her baby crying and can't believe what has happened. Night had fallen on Brantley, a small town known for its deep roots and unique sense of community. In the local hospital, a modest but well-kept building, a...

A 17-year-old son slept with his own mother every night, but when his father finds out about the betrayal on his wedding anniversary, he can't help himself, and disaster happens. The dawn was breaking with a serene chill when Albert, a 57-year-old KN security guard, ended his shift earlier than...

The bustling downtown area of Chicago was alive with the lunchtime rush. Amidst the crowd and a popular local diner, a young black teenager named Malik Thompson noticed an elderly man in a wheelchair struggling to cut his food. The man's frail hands and the bandages around his wrist suggested...

Since her sister's untimely passing, Alana had held on to every memory, cherishing them all. So, when she stumbled upon her late sister's wedding ring in her husband's drawer, her heart skipped a beat. The very ring Alana thought had been lost forever was right in front of her. Her...

Nestled between neat rows of houses, a diligent mechanic named Jack owned a local auto repair shop. He was known throughout the town for his exceptional skills and unwavering commitment to his work. One fine morning, as the sun began to rise, a police officer named Officer Daniels pulled into...

My elder sister’s marriage started suffering just a year into the marriage. She kept coming home to complain about her husband, Alex. Her husband would come home to ask her to leave with him. My parents would send her away only for her to return a month or so later....

I started working for this pastor when I was young. The church was young too. He wasn’t married then. I became like his personal assistant. I’ll run errands, prepare the room for service and do other things he required me to do. The pastor got an opportunity to travel abroad...

20 Years After His Daughter Vanished, Someone Tells Cops to Go to McDonald's in Connecticut The day had finally come. After 20 years of relentless searching, hope, and heartache, Robert Dawson was about to get the answers he had yearned for. The call he received had given him hope—a chance...

Woman Wouldn't Let Soldiers Sit in Coach, Then He Slips Her a Note. You Won't Believe What's Inside. The bustling airport was filled with travelers rushing to their gates. Amidst the crowd, a young soldier named Alex Thompson, dressed in his military uniform, waited patiently to board his flight. As...

In the heart of Austin, Texas, Leah Thompson, a 28-year-old nurse, navigated her days with a blend of compassion and resilience. Her life, intertwined deeply with her high school sweetheart Jonas, was a testament to enduring love and shared dreams. Jonas, a 30-year-old accountant, shared a similar commitment to their...

In the small town of Greenwood, a mystery that had puzzled residents for over a decade was about to unravel in the most unexpected way. Nathan, who had disappeared as a 7-year-old boy, walked out of the woods that edged the town, now a teenager with the scars of survival...

A dedicated black attendant loved his job and performed it with passion. One day, he paid for a distressed woman's fuel, and one week later, he received a surprising reward for his action. Ncoso stood behind the gas meter with a nozzle in his right hand. There was a smile...

A man refused to let her board first class but regretted it when he heard her reply. Amelia Johnson was thrilled about her trip to Paris, a vacation she had meticulously planned for months. She was one of the most successful Black lawyers in New York City and rarely took...

I didn’t have a smartphone, which meant we could only communicate via phone calls. I was here in Ghana while he was overseas. We all know how expensive these international calls are. My babe didn’t mind that I was far away. He would still call me and we would talk....

I am from a well-to-do family. A very respectable one too. I didn’t live a reckless life when I was young. I played by the rules. I did all the things my mother taught me good girls did. I didn’t date anybody’s husband even when married men threw themselves at...