How a Pastor and Author Came to Terms with His Grief After Losing His Wife
By Cecil Murphey7 min read
A special gift helped Cecil Murphey accept his loss on the first Christmas in 58 years without his spouse.
Stories of Faith and Hope
Sharing Food and Faith During This Difficult Holiday Season
By Sam Sifton5 min read
The acclaimed New York Times food writer offers five ways to celebrate the joy of Christmas—even from afar.
Carrie Underwood on Sharing Your Greatest Gift at Christmas
By Carrie Underwood8 min read
The award-winning country singer reveals how her small-town upbringing shaped her faith, career and family life.
Continued: How Guideposts Stories Make a Difference
By The Editors17 min read
Enjoy these inspiring updates on Guideposts stories from the people who wrote them and readers whose lives were touched by them.
Advent, Day 6: How to Welcome the Christ Child
By Norman Vincent Peale5 min read
On this sixth day of Advent, we share thoughts from Norman Vincent Peale, the founder of Guideposts, about how we should embrace the Christ child in this season of joy.
Navigating a New Season
By D.A. Sherron3 min read
The falling leaves remind this pastor that we can lean on Biblical wisdom to get through this difficult season in our country.
God’s Grace—and a Banjo—Made This Marine Veteran Whole Again
By Don Embry9 min read
Tormented by memories of the Vietnam War, he turned to alcohol. Music was his path to sobriety and salvation.
They Matched Abandoned Photos with Those Who Posed for Them
By Brian Bononi7 min read
The Bononi family touched hearts and changed lives when they set out to return the professional portraits.
A Success Story for a Poet and Her Jalapeño Plant
By Mari Pack3 min read
A poetry student with no gardening experience buys a seedling; she hopes that both her writing and the plant will bloom and grow.
How the Horse She Rescued Helped Her Find Herself Again
By Lisa Workman7 min read
The little bay mare needed her. Taking her in turned out to be the best decision—for them both.
A Service Dog Became This Veteran Amputee’s Hero
By Christy Gardner8 min read
Deemed 100 percent disabled, she thought her life was over. Then she met Moxie.
When God Speaks to Us in Unexpected Ways
By Rick Hamlin4 min read
Divine guidance often comes at unlikely times and places. Pay attention.
