Inspiring Stories Archives

Dolly Parton Shares the Story Behind ‘Mary, Did You Know?’

The beloved music icon reveals how the track, which is featured in her new album A Holly Dolly Christmas, “sends chills down me.”

An Advent Message from Rick Hamlin: The Joys of a Crèche at Christmas

Rick shares why a nativity scene is such a treasured part of his family’s holiday season.

How to Reimagine Holiday Gifts This Year

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read

A year unlike any other deserves a new take on what we give and receive.

How to Find God in Silence

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read

Let wise words from Thomas Merton cast a positive light on a quiet holiday season.

Remembering God While Fearing Alzheimer’s

By Edward Grinnan3 min read

At work on a book about his family’s history with the disease, an apprehensive author’s faith kicks in.

Remembering John Lewis: 10 Inspiring Quotes

By Brett Leveridge3 min read

The late John Lewis devoted his life to the cause of civil rights. Just as Lewis was inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, his words have inspired others to work for equality and justice.

When We Wander Away from God

By Edward Grinnan3 min read

We’re given free will. What happens when we stray?

See the Miraculous ‘Christmas Star’ on the Winter Solstice This Year

By colleen-hughes2 min read

Two planets will align to create a brilliant light in the sky that only happens every 800 years.

An Advent Message from Rick Hamlin: Be the Light in Someone’s Life!

Rick reminds us that Jesus told us we were the light of the world, and during the Christmas season, small gestures allow us to be just that.

An Advent Message from Rick Hamlin: Christmas Is Coming!

Rick Hamlin reminds us that that in this time of waiting for a return to something like normal, a day of great celebration is just around the corner.

Rafter Johnson competing at that 1950 Olumpics; Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Rafer Johnson: An Athlete Whose Faith Came First

By The Editors2 min read

This Guideposts story from December 1958 profiles decathlete Rafer Johnson, who went on to become an Olympic champion, social activist and civil rights icon.