Friends Archives

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin remembers his friend Wesley Henderson, a Tuskegee Airman.

Last Song for a Tuskegee Airman

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin remembers Wesley Henderson, a beloved friend and member of the Tuskegee Airmen who were depicted in the 2012 film, Red Tails.

What at first appears to be truth often turns out not to be the case. Someone may be in need and you don't realize it.

How to Change Your Focus to Help Others

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Cox realizes that what she first assumes about someone’s life doesn’t always turn out to be true. And often, she can help.

A sweet and simple invitation from a child clears the mind of holiday clutter.

The Blessings of Reaching Out

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

In the middle of a hectic holiday weekend, a simple and sweet invitation from a child shows Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen her priorities for the New Year.

Diana Aydin shares a story about finding an unexpected friendship.

The Story that Sparked an Unexpected Friendship

By Diana Aydin2 min read

After Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin shares a simple story about feeling out of place, she finds a new friend!

A true friend is someone who doesn't judge--like a messy kitchen--but loves you in your mess.

Being Vulnerable with a True Friend

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen celebrates a true friend, someone who enters her messy kitchen and doesn’t judge, but offers love and support.

A retired couple discussing their life plans

Chocolate Bar: A Story of True Friendship

By Brett Leveridge2 min read

A young boy comes up with a creative way to raise money to fight the genetic condition his best friend was born with.

The blessing of friends praying for you, and you for them.

The Gift of Praying Friends

By Michelle Cox2 min read

Guideposts blogger and award-winning author Michelle Cox celebrates an army of friends who pray for her, and she for them. It’s an amazing blessing!

Friends Forever

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams celebrates her forever friends, friends of the most precious sort!

Blessing Those Who Move On

By julia-attaway2 min read

It can be sad when people we love move away from us, but we must trust God to place each of us where we need to be.

Hidden Messages from God

By Michelle Cox3 min read

When I read my Bible each day, I discover sweet promises that He gave me in difficult times, verses with “tried and proven” written next to them.

The Courage to Forgive a Friend

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

The late Maya Angelou said it best: “You can’t forgive without loving. And I don’t mean sentimentality. I don’t mean mush. I mean having enough courage to stand up and say, ‘I forgive. I’m finished with it.’”