Stories of Faith and Hope Archives

A pastor and new father reflects on the peaks and valleys of life during the pandemic.

Mountaintop Moments: Finding Hope in Hard Times

A pastor and new father reflects on the peaks and valleys of life during the coronavirus pandemic.

Guidposts Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan

A Message of Hope from Edward Grinnan: Faith in the Big Apple

Guideposts’ Editor-in-Chief, back in New York City for the first time in months, celebrates the Big Apple’s slow but steady reawakening.

Rick Hamlin, Guideposts Executive Editor

A Message of Hope from Rick Hamlin: Unexpected Blessings

Guideposts’ Rick Hamlin shares a small moment of melodic grace from New York City.

A Message of Hope from Edward Grinnan: A Mother’s Prayer

Guideposts’ Editor-in-Chief shares a story of his mother’s inclusive faith in urging us all to pray for peace and unity in these tumultuous and troubled times.

20 Classic Films to Watch on TCM in June 2021

By Brett Leveridge7 min read

If you turn to Turner Classic Movies for entertaining, inspiring and family-friendly fare, here are 20 recommendations for June.

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Unexpected Blessings: Finding Inspiration in Community

By Kimberly Elkins5 min read

From birthday parades to Zoom meetups, these four stories highlight creative ways people are coming together during the pandemic.

Seeing Herself Through God’s Eyes

By Stephanie Thompson7 min read

Her alcoholic father had burdened her with a negative body image. She finally got fit when she let go of the past.

Jen Hatmaker: My Faith Empowers Me

By Jen Hatmaker9 min read

The acclaimed—and outspoken—author, blogger and television personality shares how faith helped her forge her own path.

A Message of Hope from Edward Grinnan: God’s Goodness

Guideposts’ Editor-in-Chief remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our liberty and reminds us that better times are ahead.

17 Devotions of Hope to Help You Get Through the Pandemic

By Edward Grinnan2 min read

In this free eBook, the editors of Guideposts share how they’re weathering the Covid-19 crisis.

A Message of Hope from Debbie Macomber: God’s Got This

The best-selling author and friend to Guideposts reminds us, via the words of the Lord’s Prayer, that is God is in charge, that he is with us through the most difficult of times.