Motivational Stories
Motivational stories stay with you, coming to mind when you are faced with a challenge. Stories that motivate are stories that show you the way toward success, improvement, happiness, and connection. Turn to motivating stories whenever you need a boost on your life journey.
Jamie Kern Lima: Faith Is Part of Her Makeup
Despite being underestimated at every turn, she built IT Cosmetics into a billion-dollar brand by turning every no into a yes.
Finding the Poetry in Everyday Life
A professional poet provides tips on healing your life by adopting a poetic mindset.
Guideposts Says Goodbye: Notable Deaths of 2020
As 2020 comes to a close, Guideposts pauses to remember some of the inspiring individuals who left us this past year.
Tips for Writing a Sparkling Holiday Letter—2020-Style
With social distancing still going strong, stay connected and spread some cheer with personalized letters or Christmas cards.
A Service Dog Became This Veteran Amputee's Hero
Deemed 100 percent disabled, she thought her life was over. Then she met Moxie.
Joy to the World: The Inspiring Journey of the 2019 Rockefeller Tree
Carol Schultz shares how her Norway spruce was chosen from thousands to be the most famous Christmas tree in the world.
Guideposts Classics: Gale Sayers on the Power of Courage
In this story from October 1971, author and NFL legend Gale Sayers pays tribute to the courage and indomitable spirit of his dear friend and teammate, Brian Piccolo.
This Truck Driver Got Fit and Then Got Busy Helping Other Truckers
When he saw his fitness rapidly fading, this former Ivy League athlete resolved to do something about it.
Why Encouragement Matters So Much
How a few words of support can make all the difference in a day—or a life
Jamie Kern Lima on Faith and Pursuing Your Dreams
In this pair of videos, the founder of IT Cosmetics recalls how her faith in God sustained her as she strove to get her business off the ground and shares three tips to help you pursue your dreams.
Lauren Casper's 5 Tips for Combatting Loneliness
Join a faith community, turn off that screen, and other ways that this writer, mom and chaplain’s wife learned to overcome loneliness.
Seeing Herself Through God's Eyes
Her alcoholic father had burdened her with a negative body image. She finally got fit when she let go of the past.
Jen Hatmaker: My Faith Empowers Me
The acclaimed—and outspoken—author, blogger and television personality shares how faith helped her forge her own path.
Guideposts Classics: Eddy Arnold on the Value of Aiming High
In this story from September 1972, the country music legend shares a lesson from his father about recognizing the good in people—and in himself.
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The purpose of prayer is not to influence God to grant you special favors, but rather to remind yourself that you are always connected to God.
