My Good Time Stories

Inspirational, Motivational, and Heartwarming Stories

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I am a 61 year old, father of two boys and have been happily married for 33 years. I have been a Physical Education teacher and coach for 38 years and have loved EVERY minute of it. I enjoy making people laugh and feel good about themselves. It’s fun collecting inspiring and heartwarming stories.from people. So, if you have a good story…let me know! I hope you enjoy my page!! :) Remember: Everyone is fighting a battle that you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.

Category: Wisdom

  • A Story of the Soldier and a Spider

    During World War II, a US Marine was separated from his unit on a Pacific island. The fighting had been intense, and in the smoke and the crossfire, he had lost touch with his comrades. Alone in the jungle, he could hear enemy soldiers coming in his direction. Scrambling for cover, he found his way…

  • Regrets of the Dying

    I have bad news for you…someday you are going to pass away. We all are. It is just a part of life. The million dollar question is…how well are we living the life that we have been given? Are we doing everything that we can do to help others? Make a difference in this world?…

  • When Life Is Gray

    Life is a funny thing…there are times when a person feels great about themselves; their self-esteem is at an all-time high, everything in the world looks and feels as beautiful as a cool, crisp autumn day…nothing can be better. Then come the “down times” in life; the moments in life when an individual feels as…

  • If Tomorrow Never Comes…

    If I knew it would be the last time that I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss…

  • John D. Rockefeller: Learning Gratitude and the Gift of Giving

      How much of a “whole” person are you? How much are you REALLY grateful for the life that you have and all the things that have been given? How much do you help others or give your time, money, food, etc.? The following story is a great illustration showing us that you there is…

  • Who Are YOU?

    While praying one day, a woman asked, Who are you, God?” He answered, “I Am.” “But who is ‘I am”? she asked. He replied, “I am Love, I am Peace, I am Grace, I am Joy, I am Strength, I am Safety, I am Shelter, I am Power, I am the Creator, I am the…

  • What Students Remember Most About Teachers

    As most of you know (or don’t know), I am a teacher and coach. I have been doing both for 28 years now and I have loved every second of it. I really enjoy teaching my students in an atmosphere where they can have loads of fun, learn concepts, exercise and get rid if some…

  • Catching Monkeys in India

    This is a great little story that I found (great-motivational-stories.blogspot.com) that demonstrates two primary things that generally will decide whether or not a person ever becomes successful. It has always been fascinating to me how many people are afraid to let go of their fears or to think “outside the box” in order to be…

  • “More Than Enough” – A Heartwarming Story

    A few days ago, I read the following story on rishikajain.com, that is simply a very beautiful and heartwarming story. Warning, tissues may be needed! Recently, I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport as the daughter’s departure had been announced. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and…

  • Simple Wisdom From A Country Doctor

    Wisdom comes from all kinds of resources but sometimes, none is better than the wisdom that comes from older people. The thing that makes wise people wise…is their ability to take the nuggets of wisdom that they learn throughout their lifetime and apply it to their own lives.  The following short story illustrates this point…

  • Guns Don’t Kill People or Do They?

    There is a HUGE debate throughout our land about the 2nd Amendment, the right to bear arms, and the danger of guns. Whenever there is a shooting in a mall, movie theater, school, or somewhere else, the first thing many anti-gun people say is…”get rid of guns”, “guns kill people”, on and on. Anyway, I…

  • The Garden of Life

    Have you ever wanted to plant your own garden? Well, this article won’t tell you how to build a garden from which you can eat from but a garden that feed your soul. Why not build your garden with kindness and gentleness and live your life to its fullest. Plant Three Rows of Peas Peace…