How a Bag of Trail Mix Brought Christmas Cheer to Six Strangers
By Kimberly Elkins3 min read
On a trip where everything had gone wrong, six strangers spread holiday joy in the most unexpected way.
Story of a Song: Stand By Me
By Kimberly Elkins2 min read
Ben E. King’s 1961 recording is a beloved pop hit, but the inspiration for the song may surprise you.
Story of a Song: What the World Needs Now Is Love
By Kimberly Elkins2 min read
Hal David—longtime songwriting partner with Burt Bacharach—had a sudden burst of inspiration while composing the lyrics for one of the Sixties’ most uplifting songs.
The Story of a Song: Save the Last Dance for Me
By Kimberly Elkins2 min read
Doc Pomus, who wrote songs for Elvis Presley, Andy Williams and Ray Charles, based one of his biggest hits on a moment from his own life.
Don’t Stop Believin’
By Kimberly Elkins2 min read
A rock song that has inspired millions for decades sprang from a bit of fatherly advice.
This 74-Year-Old Blind Woman Teaches Dance Classes
By Kimberly Elkins4 min read
Marion Sheppard leans on her faith to encourage and inspire others with disabilities to keep it moving.
The Story Behind ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’
By Kimberly Elkins2 min read
Songwriters often admit that their inspiration comes from small, everyday moments. Here’s the sweet story of just such a song.
The Spiritual Rewards of Caregiving
By Kimberly Elkins6 min read
Whether it’s a spouse with Alzheimer’s, a child with cancer, or a parent with Parkinson’s, three family caregivers share their most important takeaways.
Unexpected Blessings: Reconnecting with Family
By Kimberly Elkins4 min read
For these Guideposts contributors, Covid-19 has brought their families closer together in miraculous ways.
Unexpected Blessings: Finding Inspiration in Community
By Kimberly Elkins5 min read
From birthday parades to Zoom meetups, these four stories highlight creative ways people are coming together during the pandemic.
Unexpected Blessings: How Animals Bring Us Hope
By Kimberly Elkins6 min read
From cats to hummingbirds to zoo animals, our Guideposts staff and contributors share their stories of unexpected creature comforts during this time of crisis.
Unexpected Blessings: Answered Prayers for Loved Ones
By Kimberly Elkins6 min read
The pandemic brought surprising answers to the long-held prayers of Guideposts staff and contributors.