Inspiring Stories Archives

Finding Peace in an Outdoor Sanctuary

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Even when unexpected visitors show up, you can find peace in God’s creation.

volunteers of america operation backpack

Partner Spotlight: Volunteers of America’s Operation Backpack

By Guideposts1 min read

Volunteers of America serves tens of thousands of homeless kids across the nation through Operation Backpack.

Willie Morris, founder of charitable startup, Faithbox

How a Leap of Faith Led to Faithbox

By Diana Aydin1 min read

How Willie Morris gave up a good job in New York to launch Faithbox, a charitable startup for hungry kids.

Rio 2016: Olympic Diver David Boudia On What’s ‘Greater Than Gold’

By David Boudia4 min read

The gold-medal athlete shares how finding faith helped him gain perspective on life and his sport.

Simple Words of Encouragement

By Michelle Cox2 min read

How simple words of encouragement from author Tim LaHaye helped fuel one writer’s motivation.

Guideposts Classics: Joe E. Brown on the Power of Laughter

By Joe E. Brown5 min read

In this story from June 1948, comedian Joe E. Brown, best remembered today as millionaire Osgood Fielding III in the classic 1959 comedy “Some Like It Hot,” discusses the healing power of laughter.

5 Ways to Comfort Others in a Crisis

By Michelle Cox3 min read

5 ways to help someone going through a crisis.

The family of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale gathers for a reunion and to do good works for The Pantry of Cape Cod.

The 2016 Peale Family Reunion

By Katie Allen Berlandi3 min read

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale’s family gathers every year for catching up and doing good works through the Peale Foundation.

Ways to help others and find blessings in returns.

The Surprising Result of Helping Others

By Michelle Cox2 min read

Helping and encouraging others is a blesssing to both you and them.

Marilynn leads fellow Homestead residents in song.

America’s Angels: The Moe the Merrier

By Evan Miller5 min read

She may have moved into a senior-living and care community, but Marilynn Moe is not the type to slow down. She’s practically a one-woman welcoming committee!