Inspiring Stories Archives

Andean condor, Lianni in her natural habitat.

The Most Fragile Creatures

This vet is faced with the biggest challenge: completing a blood transfusion to an Andean condor.

NBC Nightly News Anchor Lester Holt on His ‘Inspiring America’ Segments

The respected news anchor discusses why he considers the positive stories he shares under the Inspiring America banner to be a vitally important part of his job as a journalist.

Dr. Omalu is now chief medical examiner for San Joaquin County, California, as well as a clinical professor at UC Davis.

The Doctor Who Discovered the Dangers of Concussions in Football

By Dr. Bennet Omalu8 min read

Dr. Bennet Omalu’s discovery shook the NFL, but he had dealt with struggles of his own, including depression.

A woman browses Guideposts' Hope for Every Need content

Find Help for the Challenges in Your Life

By Ansley Roan2 min read

Discover the new section of the website, Help for Every Need, that’s unlike anything we’ve created before.

Happy 200th to the Erie Canal

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Benjamin Wright had the faith to take a risk.

“Just to Say Hello” Greeting Card

By Ashley Lateef2 min read

Make someone’s day! Send this friendly e-card to family and friends.

10 Inspiring Left-Handers

By Brett Leveridge4 min read

Chances are, you know someone who is left-handed—lefties make up as much as 10 percent of the population—but you may not have known these 10 inspiring figures were southpaws.

Julia Cameron: How Creativity Enhances Your Spiritual Life

By Brooke Obie4 min read

Best-selling author of The Artist’s Way is back with a new book, Life Lessons: 125 Prayers and Meditations, and shares tips on how to connect to God through creativity.