Advent, Day 10: To Be Alive at Christmas
By Norman Vincent Peale2 min read
On the 10th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale, the founder of Guideposts, shares some of his favorite Christmas memories from his childhood in Ohio.
Angels and Miracles
A Christmas Miracle
By Erin Janoso4 min read
Her young daughter longed for Saint Nicholas to bring her a fox. Her prayers were answered in an unexpected way on Christmas morning.
How Mary Virginia Merrick Founded The Christ Child Society
By Mary Lea Carroll5 min read
For over a century, the groundbreaking volunteering organization has made the world a better place for impoverished children.
How The Beach Boys Saved Their Christmas Spirit
By Lori Sciame6 min read
This family was struggling in snowy Wisconsin. But the upbeat music from the California band helped turn things around.
The Perfect Christmas Memory of Her Late Father
By Patricia Riddle Gaddis5 min read
A heaven-sent dream comforted her on the first Christmas without her dad.
3 Inspiring Christmas Angel Stories
By Ashley Lateef5 min read
Whether it’s a message from above, an unexpected delivery or a heavenly light, the holiday season is the perfect time for some divine intervention.
Spreading Joy with a Special Chicken Soup Story
By Carol Fleischman4 min read
Telling the hilarious tale of her aunt’s surprise soup became a Thanksgiving tradition.
This Grandmother Made the Best Thanksgiving Dinner Ever
By Mary Hi4 min read
Her granddaughter’s dairy allergy seemed daunting. But with a new attitude, and a little creativity, she made a memorable meal.
Zechariah: The Christmas Story’s Unsung Hero
By Rick Hamlin5 min read
The biblical tale of how this holy priest was visited by archangel Gabriel sums up the promise of this special season.
A Heaven-Sent Slice of Pumpkin Pie
By Glenda Ferguson3 min read
Her mother’s favorite Thanksgiving dessert saved the day during a difficult holiday.
How Jesus Helped Her Son in a Christmas Play
By Linda Breeden5 min read
Her four-year-old son was the innkeeper in the church’s annual Christmas pageant. Could he remember his line?
This Christmas Wreath Became a Source of Divine Comfort and Love
By Charleen Haw5 min read
The festive decoration was just what they needed for their first Christmas as a blended family.
