In 2023, despite its challenges, we were presented with opportunities to impact the lives of others through small acts of kindness. Conscientious people worldwide embraced these moments of divine calling, making a difference one gesture at a time.
Here are 10 real-life feel-good stories from Epoch Inspired that broke through the tragic narrative of 2023, celebrated compassion’s transformative power, and restored our faith in humanity. Get ready for an inspiring journey that uplifts and awakens. Enjoy reading!
1. Wisconsin Dad Quits Job, Teams Up With Son to Make Awesome American Flags—and Millions of Dollars
A father who quit his stable 9-to-5 job to craft designer American flags of steel together with his son lived the American dream, becoming an overnight millionaire. Read the full story here.
2. ‘Divinely Inspired’: Single Dad With No Arms or Legs Gets Key to His Dream House Thanks to a Kind Epoch Reader
After reading our story on a single father in Paraguay with no arms or legs who raised his daughters alone, an Epoch reader went above and beyond to help. Four months later he called the dad with amazing news: his rented home now belonged to him, forever. Read the full story here.
3. Man Writes ‘Hi Kevin’ in Christmas Lights Every Year to Honor Neighbor Who Died of Cancer
Mike Witmer has been keeping the memory of his young neighbor, Kevin Mullen—who lost his life to cancer—alive by creatively incorporating his name into his Christmas light display and has now done it for over two decades. Read the full story here.
4. Soldier Got Life-Saving Surgery for Boy With Severe Facial Cleft 20 Years Ago—Look At Him Now
The soldier who, 20 years ago, was deployed to Bosnia and saved a boy stricken with a horrible facial deformity shared his tale of reunion with the now confident, prospering young man. Read the full story here.
5. Mom of 3 Puts Her Kids on ‘TV Fast’ for Months and Is Blown Away by the Results
A homeschooling mom from Wyoming who encouraged her three kids to adopt a “TV fast” struck a chord with many parents. Affirming the transformative impact of limiting screen use, the mom says her family uses their newfound free time for creative pursuits. Read the full story here.