Inspirational Short Stories

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The following inspirational short stories are meant to inspire you as you deal with the challenges, adversities, and obstacles in your life. For me, when times are tough, inspiration rules, along with prayer and hope. Whether you believe this or not, there is a benefit to the tough times in life - others have been where we are and we can learn from them. There is so much wisdom, strength, and encouragement to draw from.

Use these stories to find the encouragement that you need. Just as importantly, if you find that the information here can help someone else, please share. This Site is all about spreading inspiration and encouragement to benefit us all. Enjoy!

Inspirational Short Stories

Celebrating Failure

The Ore-Ida frozen potato company celebrates anniversaries of failure (They're the folks who make frozen cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, French fries, etc.... and they are famous for innovative, creative ideas.) What do they do when one of those ideas bomb?  Do they blame or fire somebody No, they throw a party! Literally.

A cannon is fired and everybody stops work to commemorate the "perfect failure." together they rejoice in what they've learned. They talk about what will not work, reveling in the fact that no more time, energy, or money has to be spent on a thankless project.

You see, nothing in our lives is wasted. Not one thing that happens is without worth somewhere down the road. But we often miss it because we "travel the beaten path" and fail to open our eyes to the outlandish ways God wants to speak to us and love us and change us. We don't recognize the value in celebrating the strange twists, the difficulties, the so-called failure, when we really should.... and could. We consider or flops or hard times a defeat, but in reality they are God's greatest compliments. They're transforming love gifts from a gracious heavenly Father. 

Lucy Swindoll

Note:  Failure is always a part of life. The difference is always in your perspective. I hope these inspirational words gives you something to think about and celebrate the next time things do not turn out as you plan. Simply learn from the experience and move on.

Inspirational Short Stories

Our Finest Teacher

In the New Testament we have the joy of listening in as the seeker, the lost, the broken, the forgotten, the paralyzed, and the skeptical gather around Jesus. The Lord, who understood their frayed and scattered condition, prescribed truth, direction, wholeness, mercy, forgiveness, love, and liberty for all who came with an ear to hear and a heart to receive.

Interestingly, the ones who were the most receptive were the most obviously damaged (lepers, crippled, grief-stricken, neglected). That confirms what I've always suspected: The things we fear (pain, failure, disgrace, rejection, limitations) are ultimately some of our finest teachers, educating us in compassion, grace, wisdom, and understanding.

I love the chorus, "Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of his glory and grace." And that, my friend, includes our fears. They will wither in his presence while we grow in grace. 

P. Clairmont

I sincerely hope you have found value from these inspirational short stories. I will be continuously adding inspirational stories and words that can benefit you. In the meantime, if you know of an inspiring story that you think others will enjoy, please contact me. I'll be happy to post it on this Site.