Stories of Faith and Hope Archives

Pastor and author Michael Todd; photo courtesy Michael Todd

3 Questions: Michael Todd

The pastor and author shares what he means when he speaks of “crazy faith.”

Snark No More: She Gave Up Sarcasm for Lent

A woman who too often turned to sarcastic judgement of other people shares how her daughter convinced her to give up “snark” for Lent. Look for Laura’s story in the March 2017 edition of Guideposts.

Bubba Watson at Pensacola Country Club; photo credit: Larsen&Talbert

Bubba Watson: How Faith Helped Him Conquer His Anxiety

By Bubba Watson11 min read

The champion golfer’s success on the PGA tour was nearly overshadowed by a lifelong disorder: anxiety

Her Search for Her Roots Reminded Her She Is a Child of God

By Tonya May Avent8 min read

It was a simple question that led her to her true identity: Where does your family come from?

Bubba Watson on the Bible and the Lessons His Parents Taught Him

The golf superstar and two-time Masters champion discusses the role that the Bible plays in his life and career and shares key lessons his parents taught him.

3 Kitchen Tips from Cooking Sensation Brenda Gantt

The Facebook star, an expert in Southern cooking, offers advice on how to get good results in the kitchen and discusses the role of faith in her own life as a cook.

Ty'Ann Brown, Guideposts' Vice President of Ministries; photo by Stephen Reid

Keeping the Faith: Resisting Temptation

By Ty'Ann Brown2 min read

Guideposts’ Vice President of Ministries reminds us that even Jesus had to work to resist temptation. Here’s how to cut out the earthly distractions and focus on God instead.

Hope from the Wise Men for the New Year

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

By following a star and a revelation and trusting in their dreams, a new road was found.

Guideposts Classics: B. J. Thomas on Growing with God

By B. J. Thomas7 min read

In his story from May 1979, acclaimed pop and gospel artist B. J. Thomas reminds us that if the bottom unexpectedly drops out, God is there to catch you.