Stories of Hope
Hopeful stories are windows into the wonderful possibilities life has to offer. Stories of hope bring to life the ways in which people support each other, miracles make lives better, and individuals find new roads through challenging times. Turn to stories about hope whenever you need an encouraging boost on your path toward your best life.
Wanda Rosseland: The Angels Were Here
When Wanda Rosseland’s husband, Milton, passed away, she realized feathers were God’s way of telling her He was there.
Wanda Rosseland's Life on a Montana Farm
In this series of videos, longtime Guideposts contributor Wanda Rosseland looks back at the many years she's spent on a Montana farm and recalls her faith and her friends helped her deal with her husband's death.
Guideposts Classics: Chester Gould on the Value of Persistence
The comic strip Dick Tracy made its debut on October 4th, 1931. Here's a story his creator wrote for Guideposts in April, 1976.
Life Lessons Jeannie Gaffigan Learned from Her Brain Tumor
The wife of comic Jim Gaffigan and busy mom of five changed her priorities following a health crisis.
Guideposts Classics: Ralph Bellamy on Sharing God's Gifts
In this story from June 1988, the Oscar-winning actor reminds us that our actions can, even when we don't know it, touch the lives of others.
This Veteran Ran the Boston Marathon to Honor His Fallen Comrades
Struggling with PTSD and survivor's guilt, Micah Herndon found running eased his pain.
A Cancer Survivor Creates an Oasis in the Woods
He built a bench and made a special spot to inspire others going through tough times.
His Wife Led Him Back to His First Love—Music
Years after he'd given up his musical career, the gift of a piano put him back on track.
Wanda Rosseland: Helping Those Who Have Lost a Spouse
Wanda Rosseland describes how the Bible and simple, kind gestures from others helped her cope with the death of her husband of more than 45 years.
For This Marine Veteran, Running Is Therapy
In this series of videos, Micah Herndon, who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, shares how long-distance running has helped him in dealing with PTSD and survivor's guilt.
Faith, Family and a Financial Plan Put His Life Back in Order
With hard work and God’s help, this former Army ranger found himself becoming the man he’d always wanted to be
They Formed a Human Chain and Saved Nine People from Drowning
An evening on the beach took a dramatic turn when a riptide put a family at risk.
The 77-Year-Old Breast Cancer Survivor Who Biked Across the Country
Cancer survivor Carol Zemola Garsee, 77, shares highlights of her bike trip across the country.
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I don’t know anyone who enjoys failure or setbacks. But it’s precisely those times when we get stronger and learn the most about ourselves.
