Amen.
I also have issue with “inspirational” little stories that I always get in my inbox, 99.9% of which are totally fabricated. The other 1% are usually anecdotal but have no basis in fact.
I call these foolish stories “Evangelegends”. They are easily proven false, and sometimes even go against Scripture.
No single denomination has a monopoly on these stories, but I find it especially unpleasant when they come from Bible-Believing Christians who should know better.
Even as a Christian who believes in miracles, I find these stories embarrassing.
Just my humble opinion.
I think you're right on. If we truly felt the word of God had the power it does, one has to wonder why do we recite other "inspirational" stories? Wouldn't truly inspirational stories reside in scripture?