How often do you compliment those you love? I don't think I do it often enough. But compliments do count, as this little story illustrates in a powerful way. Is it true? I have no idea. Does it matter? Not a lot; it … [Read more...]
Hold us fast to your promises of peace
July 10, 2011 By
Genuine world peace sometimes feels as though it’s just an impossible dream. There’s so much conflict in the world, so much upheaval, there doesn’t appear to be enough room left for real peace. However, … [Read more...]
Two Points of View
July 9, 2011 By
Are you a 'Terry', or an 'Alfie'? I guess we'd all like to think we're more like 'Alfie' in this story: but I wonder how often bit of 'Terry' creeps in? It's so easy to find ourselves criticising, rather than enjoying, … [Read more...]
Don’t Cry Over Spilt Milk
July 2, 2011 By
You have probably heard the saying, and been told, especially as a child, 'Don't Cry Over Spilt Milk'. But this story I came across is different. I would hope all parents would aspire to respond in this manner; though I … [Read more...]
Scars For Life
June 25, 2011 By
I have got a few scars from my childhood; mostly gained falling off my bike. And I can remember being pretty proud of them at the time. So I can imagine, a little, the pride the little lad in this story felt about his … [Read more...]
The Littlest Fire-fighter
June 18, 2011 By
I was sent this story recently (thanks Cheryl), and I must admit that it made this big softie cry. It does help to remind us how fragile and precious life can be, and also, how special the moment of death can be. The … [Read more...]
Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee
June 11, 2011 By
I received the story below as one of those emails that has been forwarded on to umpteen people. I must admit to not always reading those; and even more rarely forwarding them on myself — especially if they’re in the … [Read more...]
Something for Stevie
June 4, 2011 By
This is one of those story's that really tug at the heart strings, and help to restore your faith in humanity. It's also one of those story's that is probably fiction; but you hope that, at least, the idea comes from a … [Read more...]
The Apple of Love
May 28, 2011 By
This is one of those stories that I vaguely remembered hearing something about, but never really knew it fully -- I think I'd only caught the back-end of a news report, or possibly even a snippet of the tv programme … [Read more...]
Refuge
May 21, 2011 By
This story dropped into my inbox recently -- thanks Andy. It's a bit longer than I would normally use for the inspirational Saturday story, but worth reading all the way through, I was enthralled by it. Refuge "Go … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
Elizabeth Jackson on 