Stories of Faith and Hope Archives

Jaci Velasquez on ‘Flipping the Script’ of Her Life

Jaci Velasquez on how her love of movies influenced her new book.

Chester Gould, creator of the comic strip Dick Tracy

Guideposts Classics: Chester Gould on the Value of Persistence

The comic strip Dick Tracy made its debut on October 4th, 1931. Here’s a story his creator, Chester Gould, wrote for Guideposts in April 1976.

Jeannie and Jim with their kids, Marre, Jack, Michael, Patrick and Katie

Jeannie Gaffigan: Life Lessons After a Brain Tumor Diagnosis

By Jeannie Gaffigan9 min read

The wife of comic Jim Gaffigan and busy mom of five changed her priorities following a health crisis.

7 Inspiring Quotes from Dietrich Bonhoeffer

By The Editors1 min read

The German pastor’s words provide comfort and hope for people of faith.

Guideposts Classics: Gloria Gaynor on Finding Faith

By Gloria Gaynor7 min read

In this story from July 1998, singer Gloria Gaynor shares how, though she had achieved great success in her career, there was something missing until she learned who Jesus really was.

Cynthia Erivo: Playing Harriet Tubman Changed My Life

By Cynthia Erivo7 min read

Tony-winning actress Cynthia Erivo reveals that her own faith was strengthened by portraying abolitionist Harriet Tubman in the biopic Harriet.

Finding God in Front of the Grocery Store

By julia-attaway1 min read

What messages is God sending you with chance encounters?

Elizabeth Sherrill on Gaudi’s Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

Guideposts’ longtime contributing editor discusses the life and inspiring works of legendary architect Antoni Gaudi.

Prayer Shawls Comfort Grieving Military Families

By Olivia Abel4 min read

Volunteers knit and crochet for the loved ones of fallen soldiers.

What Can You Learn from a 17th Century Clergyman?

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

The wisdom of Thomas Traherne

Guideposts Classics: Ralph Bellamy on Sharing God’s Gifts

By Ralph Bellamy3 min read

In this story from June 1988, Oscar-winning actor Ralph Bellamy reminds us that our actions can touch the lives of others, even when we don’t know it.