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An artist's rendering of a little girl in a wheelchair, with a comfy blanket covering her lap and legs

Someone Cares: Heart-Warmer

A Pennsylvania woman devotes her time and energy to creating fun fleece blankets for kids in a Shriner’s hospital. And you can follow her example!

How to be a Good Samaritan and a good neighbor to everyone in need.

Who Is Your Neighbor?

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

Guideposts blogger Pablo Diaz asks “who is my neighbor?” and explores the parable of the Good Samaritan.

Samuel Bistrian hands out Roma Boots to children

How One Man Is Giving Poverty the Boot

By Jessica Toomer4 min read

Samuel Bistrian, the founder of one-for-one footwear company Roma Boots, shares how his charitable corporation is giving more than just shoes to children in need.

Guideposts: A depiction of courly love, a theme found in Geoffrey Chaucer's work

9 Things You Should Know about Valentine’s Day Cards

By Brett Leveridge4 min read

Where did the tradition of sending Valentine’s Day cards to sweethearts, friends, and family begin? We’ve got answers. (Hint: It started a long time before Hallmark.)

Guideposts: Volunteers of America’s Jim Zenner (right) chats with a fellow veteran.

Helping Veterans in Their Fight Against PTSD

By Nicole Notare5 min read

Meet a veteran of the Iraq war who went from receiving help to giving it.

The power of paying someone a compliment

The Power of Paying a Compliment

By Michelle Cox2 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Cox shares the power of paying someone a compliment.

Guideposts Classics: Helen Hayes on the Rewards of Giving

By Helen Hayes7 min read

In this story from January 1973, beloved star of stage and screen Helen Hayes recalls a Christmas trip to Mexico, where the simple joys of giving were brought home to her in a new way.

God keeps his promise to Michelle's sister.

God Always Keeps His Promises

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams recounts a story in which her sister’s precious ring is given away in God’s love, then replaced in God’s love.

A granddaughter remembers Norman Vincent Peale's compassionate family doctor on Christmas Eve.

Compassion on Christmas Eve

By Katie Allen Berlandi2 min read

Guideposts blogger Katie Berlandi remembers when her grandfather, Norman Vincent Peale, died on Christmas Eve 1993. He was surrounded by love, family and a very special doctor.