Positive Stories

Carson-Newman University student Noah Matthews was walking near campus when he spotted a 3-year-old clinging to a branch in several feet of rushing water. He quickly pulled the child to safety and later said he believes God placed him there at exactly the right moment.

When Sloan was just seven years old, she noticed an empty diaper shelf at a Phoenix food bank and decided to help. Five annual drives later, the now-12-year-old has collected nearly 30,000 diapers, turning one small moment of compassion into practical support for families in need.

After completing treatment for childhood cancer, third grader Annie returned to Roosevelt Dual Language Academy to find students, teachers, and staff waiting with a joyful victory parade. Her school celebrated her courage while also raising money to support other children and families facing cancer.

After receiving a comforting gift during her own cancer treatment, Terry Kelly decided to offer that same kindness to others. The Arizona cancer survivor has now handmade more than 1,000 capes and shawls for chemotherapy patients, each one carrying warmth, encouragement, and a reminder that someone is walking with them.

Aaron and Clare Walegna were enjoying an ordinary evening walk when a lightning strike left them critically injured. With quick help from bystanders and first responders, medical care, and a community surrounding them in prayer, the couple survived and now sees their everyday moments together in a whole new way.

Nearly three years after Colby disappeared, his family had almost given up hope of ever seeing their beloved Maltipoo again. Then a routine microchip scan identified the missing dog and led to the phone call they had waited years to receive: Colby had been found.

When 8-year-old Kingsley Setiawan was found unresponsive in a swimming pool, his father began CPR before two nearby police officers rushed in to help. After five tense minutes, they found a pulse, and one officer prayed as Kingsley was taken to the hospital. Three days later, the little boy was home.

As Natalie Groeger prepares to celebrate her 101st birthday, she is sharing what has helped her enjoy such a long and joyful life. Her advice is refreshingly simple: stay positive, take care of yourself, don’t worry about what you can’t control, smile often, and treasure time with family.

When Missouri teacher Clint Schneider saw flames coming from his neighbor’s home, he ran over barefoot, broke a window, and climbed inside. After finding his neighbor through the smoke, he carried her to safety in a remarkable act of courage and practical love.

A tiny orange kitten rescued from the road near an Atlanta-area baseball stadium quickly became part of the team family. After fans named him ChipPurr “CJ” Jones, the little rescue stole the show by taking part in a ceremonial first pitch during the team’s “Purr in the Park” game.

After Aaron Hudson died of cancer, his family faced the question of what would happen to the bakery he loved. Instead of letting Hudson’s Baking Company close, local businesses and community members stepped in to help his widow renovate the shop and carry his legacy forward.

Katie Murphy and Stephen Kirby were racing to the hospital when their baby decided he could not wait. After pulling into a KFC parking lot, Stephen helped deliver their son Cody, whose unforgettable arrival quickly earned him the nickname “Colonel Cody.”

What began as five acres for construction equipment became something far more meaningful for the Navarro family. Navarro Farm now gives their son Carter, who has Down syndrome, and others with disabilities a place to learn new skills, work, build friendships, and discover just how much they can grow.

Five generations of one Iowa family have now been born on the exact same date: September 14. Baby Arthur’s arrival in 2025 extended the remarkable birthday tradition across 118 years and earned the family a Guinness World Record.

Twin sisters Hiyab and Wuhbto were born conjoined at the head and spent nearly two years unable to look directly at each other. After traveling from Ethiopia to St. Louis, a team of specialists successfully separated them during a surgery lasting more than 24 hours, giving the sisters a remarkable new beginning.