Inspirational Stories

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Caregiver Stories, Military Stories, Motivational Stories, Survival Stories

Every one of us is immersed in stories—from news to films, books and TV programs. We tell our children and grandchildren bedtime stories, and our coworkers recount their weekend adventures.

The real-life stories we tell here are inspirational stories focused on faith, hope and love, true inspiring stories of life-changing events as well as small, unexpected moments of grace.

More importantly, our inspirational stories are about and by people like you. People who meet challenges with optimism. People who have discovered how to bring their faith and values into daily life, how to live their lives with hope and joy and how, through their stories, to help others do the same.

Recent Inspirational Stories Updates

I know firsthand how important it is for Josh Hamilton to hold fast to his faith and his sobriety.

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Beth Hughes and her husband, Walt

A lonely widow, longing for a love to match the one she shared with her late husband, benefits from angelic matchmaking.

by Beth Hughes
, Lacey, Washington
from Angels on Earth

Former Giants wide receiver David Tyree

Former New York Giants receiver David Tyree retells the story of his Super Bowl-winning catch.

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A small flower pot containing African violets

A modest Valentine's Day gift blossoms into something meaningful and inspiring.

by Jennifer Clark Vihel
, Bayside, California
from Guideposts

Edward Grinnan, Guideposts editor-in-chief

Guideposts' editor-in-chief explores the true nature of the force that makes the world go 'round.

by Edward Grinnan, Editor-in-Chief
, New York, New York
from Guideposts

Turn gloom into blooms. Love shared is love squared. We call these little sayings “Hope-isms.” Have you met Hope?

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Joe Paterno

We’re all only human, even Joe Paterno.

by Celeste McCauley, Senior Editor
, New York, New York
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The Dean family

Drop the pounds in fast and healthy fashion with this program from weight-loss guru Tony Dean.

by Tony Dean
, Omaha, Nebraska
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Tony Dean

Tips on dropping pounds from Tony Dean

by Tony Dean
, Omaha, Nebraska
from Guideposts

The Dean family

They'll help you get in shape!

by Tony Dean
, Omaha, Nebraska
from Guideposts

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