Inspiring Stories
Guideposts Says Goodbye: Notable Deaths of 2021
As 2021 comes to a close, Guideposts pauses to remember some of the inspiring individuals who left us this past year.
These 7 Adorable Animal Photos Will Put a Smile on Your Face
These photos are our way of wishing you a New Year full of happiness and blessings.
Hope from the Wise Men for the New Year
By following a star and a revelation and trusting in their dreams, a new road was found.
Bob Richter on the Healing Power of Christmas Decorations
The international flea market expert and host of the PBS show Market Warriors shares his personal story of remembering lost loved ones during the holidays.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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