Inspiring Stories
A Day in the Life of Santa Claus
Meet Jon W. Sparks, a Memphis-based writer and actor who has dedicated himself to portraying ol’ Saint Nick.
She Trusted God to Guide Her Daughter Through Disappointment and Depression
Her daughter was devastated after a knee injury ended her college athletic scholarship plans. But then God opened another door.
A Heaven-Sent Text Message Gave Her a Second Wind
She had never run an intense Ragnar Relay trail race before. She wasn’t sure she could do it—then she received an unexpected Bible verse.
Keeping the Faith: Navigating a Spiritual Winter
Guideposts’ Vice President of Ministries reminds us that we all experience times of spiritual darkness. But keep listening for God: your faith will flourish again.
Amazing Acts of Compassion During the Covid Crisis
A hospital chaplain tells us what inspired him during the difficult early months of the pandemic.
A Kenyan Christmas: Hot Weather, Elaborate Costumes and a Live Elephant
The family was on a mission trip in Africa for the holidays. Could they find joy and embrace new traditions so far from home?
The Manicurist Who Changed Her Life
Annie gave her gorgeous red nails. But it was the profound advice she offered that helped the author change her entire outlook on life.
Everyday Blessings: Let Kids Shine
Lifestyle expert Katie Brown shares how her church’s Christmas pageant helped some kids excel in unexpected ways.
Mysterious Ways: Rising from the Ashes
A raging wildfire had destroyed her home and possessions, but a scrap of charred paper served to bolster her faith when she needed it most.
Kristin Chenoweth: The Gift That Taught Her the Meaning of Christmas
As a teen, the award-winning actress and singer wanted Gloria Vanderbilt jeans, but the gift she received instead proved to be much more meaningful.
How to See—and Take Comfort in— ‘The Big Picture’
Realizing the grandeur of the known world can put things into a positive perspective for our daily lives.
Are You Inspired by Black Friday?
It’s never seemed to be a very inspiring name for a day that is the unofficial beginning of the Christmas season.
A World War II Hero Taught This Nurse How to Care for Veterans
Six life lessons learned from 98-year-old Woody Williams.
Merry Christmas from Guideposts Magazine
From the Guideposts family to you and yours, we wish you all the joys the Christmas season brings.
Finding Faith at the Flea Market
A lifetime of searching for treasures at markets and garage sales across the country taught her—and PBS star Bob Richter—lasting life lessons.
How Rehabbing Wild Animals Helped Her Cope with Debilitating Pain
She has chronic intractable migraine disease, but Teddy Flory puts animals first.
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