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.
Her Husband Died Before Finishing Her Dream Christmas Cabin
But with the help of friends—and some divine inspiration—the pioneer cabin was ultimately completed.
Her Traumatic Experiences Help Her Treat Those with PTSD
This clinical psychologist was personally involved with two mass shootings: Fort Hood in 2009 and Dayton in 2019.
A Grieving Widow Is Reassured that God Provides
At the auction of her late husband's farm machinery, she is comforted to realize that young farmers will carry on his legacy.
Trapped in an Ice Cave: Would They Be Rescued in Time?
Young parents with an affinity for rock climbing and outdoor adventures lose their way in an underground cave.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Her Husband's Last Promise: A Christmas Cabin to Call Her Own
Her husband died before he could finish constructing her Christmas cabin, but with the help of two friends and some divine intervention, the cabin was completed.
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.
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.
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.
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If you can't find the spirit of the holidays in your heart, you'll never find it under a tree.
