Inspiring Stories Archives

A Fire Chief Remains Hopeful in the Fight Against Her City’s Opioid Epidemic

Jan Rader, fire chief in Huntington, West Virginia, relies on faith and prayer to remain positive in the face of the opioid epidemic that has ravaged her town.

8 Famous Inventions Inspired by Love

By Kaylin Kaupish3 min read

From Wordle to baking soda to the garbage disposal, these life-changing inventions started out as helpful acts of love and kindness.

Jane Goodall, author of "The Power of Hope"

Positive Reading: Jane Goodall’s ‘The Power of Hope’

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi3 min read

A relationship with nature underpins the primatologist’s optimism in challenging times.

An illustration of a senior woman reading a card; Illustration by Coco Masuda

Someone Cares: Not So Lonely Anymore

By Shirley Uekert1 min read

Reminding people that they are loved through cards has helped heal her lonely heart.

An illustration of an envelope with a handwritten card and money; Illustration by Coco Masuda

Someone Cares: Pass The Love

By Judi Logan1 min read

How spreading kindness through these special envelopes brought delight to those who found them.

An illustration of a Thank You note with a heart-shaped ribbon; Illustration by Coco Masuda

Someone Cares: From The Heart

By Laurie Thurneck1 min read

This professor encourages her students to share their impactful words with those they have written about.

Bubba Watson at Pensacola Country Club; photo credit: Larsen&Talbert

Bubba Watson: How Faith Helped Him Conquer His Anxiety

By Bubba Watson11 min read

The champion golfer’s success on the PGA tour was nearly overshadowed by a lifelong disorder: anxiety

Her Search for Her Roots Reminded Her She Is a Child of God

By Tonya May Avent8 min read

It was a simple question that led her to her true identity: Where does your family come from?

Bubba Watson on the Bible and the Lessons His Parents Taught Him

The golf superstar and two-time Masters champion discusses the role that the Bible plays in his life and career and shares key lessons his parents taught him.

3 Kitchen Tips from Cooking Sensation Brenda Gantt

The Facebook star, an expert in Southern cooking, offers advice on how to get good results in the kitchen and discusses the role of faith in her own life as a cook.

Ty'Ann Brown, Guideposts' Vice President of Ministries; photo by Stephen Reid

Keeping the Faith: Resisting Temptation

By Ty'Ann Brown2 min read

Guideposts’ Vice President of Ministries reminds us that even Jesus had to work to resist temptation. Here’s how to cut out the earthly distractions and focus on God instead.