Death

Recent Death Stories

Michael Waltrip

He blamed himself for his friend and mentor's death until he confronted his guilt and saw the truth.

by Michael Waltrip
, Cornelius, North Carolina

Brian Clark, the executive who received a message from the hereafter

The colleague he lost in the collapse of the South Tower on 911 returned to reassure him that "all is well."

by Brian Clark
, Mahwah, New Jersey

Over that past 30 years, I have found that what children say when they're dying can often bring peace and comfort to their grieving parents.

by Trudy Harris

John and Elizabeth Sherrill

I kept putting off my visit, worried that I’d be haunted by what I saw. But I knew I had to visit that amazing angel Maria.

by Elizabeth Sherrill

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Slowly but surely his energy and appetite were ebbing away due to his illness. He was declining, just a little bit more each time I saw him, and he seemed contented and unafraid.

by Trudy Harris

An angel named Maria

When the Sisters of Mercy met Maria, they knew their lives—and hers—were about to change.

by Elizabeth Sherrill


Many people are distraught when they weren't at their loved ones' side when they entered heaven. But no one ever dies alone.

by Trudy Harris

Edith Taylor and Aiko embrace at the airport

A remarkable real life story of how love and hope can overcome betrayal and despair.

by Elizabeth Sherrill


Pictures of Angels with Wings

An angel suddenly appeared to escort my mother to her new home in heaven.

by Renee Coy
, Strafford, Missouri

When faced with the certainty of death, it is possible to find peace and a deeper insight, as these inspiring stories prove.

by Trudy Harris

She felt her grandfather's presence from far away, and she knew—without having to be told—that he had died.

by Trudy Harris

A woman finds peace, quiet and answered prayer

by Candace Walters


Inspiring stories of true miracles

Get inspired by these true miracles in the lives of Guideposts readers.


There were months where I refused to talk to him. Yet still he could be inspiring. He never stopped failing...but he also never stopped trying.

by Edward Grinnan

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