Friends and Family Archives

Mary Lou Reed (right) and her sister, Lauren

The Family That Prays Together…

By Mary Lou Reed8 min read

A shared prayer inspires an older sister to open her heart, as well as her home, to a sibling in need.

Separated at Birth, Reunited by Mysterious Ways

By Adam Hunter3 min read

In a world that sometimes tears families apart, inexplicable coincidences often put them back together.

Positive Thinking and Pets: Funny Dog Videos

By Amy Wong1 min read

Need a positivity boost? Watch these funny dog videos!

A small flower pot containing African violets

Nurturing a Deeper Love

By Jennifer Clark Vihel4 min read

A modest Valentine’s Day gift blossoms into something meaningful and inspiring.

Guideposts Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan

First Dogs’ Inspiring Stories

By Edward Grinnan6 min read

Why our presidents’ pets make for great inspiring stories—and why Mitt Romney might be in the political doghouse. Plus: Would your pet make an inspiring First Pet?

The Door of Hope

By Robin Dias8 min read

An Arizona woman is inspired to reach out to a casual acquaintance, and a nurturing friendship is born.

Mysterious Ways True Stories of Inexplicable Coincidence

Closer Than I Knew

By Natalie Garibian2 min read

I was studying abroad and more homesick than ever. Then an inexplicable coincidence proved I wasn't so alone…

a pedestrian road crossing where strangers became prayer partners

When Strangers Become Prayer Partners

By Karen Orfitelli4 min read

A man for whom a woman requested God’s blessings turns up in an unexpected setting.

Have Yourself an Auntie Mame Christmas

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

A slew of prayer requests had me feeling overwhelmed. Job loss, health crises, financial struggles, family trials, addiction, cancer, despair. Then I thought of Auntie Mame.