Friends and Family Archives

Weekends are for playing with your pets.

Weekends Are for Pets

By Edward Grinnan3 min read

Guideposts blogger Edward Grinnan is determined to make the most of his weekend with, and for, his dog Gracie.

Guideposts: Laura, husband Steve, son Tommy and mother Patricia make a good team.

Falling Back on Family

By Laura Yeager9 min read

She was going to be laid up for six weeks with a sprained ankle. How would her family cope without her?

Guideposts: Grandparents, parents and kids all gather to smile for the camera.

Share the Care: 7 Tips for Multigenerational Living

By The Editors2 min read

Are you caught between the needs of an aging parent and those of your children? You’re not alone. Nearly half of American adults in their 40s and 50s face similar challenges. Here are some tips for navigating a difficult situation.

How an amazing group of friends help an emotionally exhausted mom.

The Most Amazing Friends in the World

By julia-attaway2 min read

Guideposts blogger Julia Attaway gives thanks for her friends and her faith in dealing with her children’s illnesses.

The Blessings of Family Time

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Cox on planning a family trip that makes memories for a lifetime.

How an Abandoned Cat Changed My Life

By Dusty Rainbolt6 min read

Special Preview from Paws from Heaven featuring over 60 true stories of God’s heavenly creatures.

Guideposts: Stephanie Thompson shops for eyeglasses with her daughter, Micah

Stephanie Thompson on Faith and Parenting

Stephanie Thompson reveals how she was impacted by having to wear glasses and how she felt, years later, when her daughter faced the same challenge.

Parenting Like Christ

By julia-attaway1 min read

Guideposts blogger Julia Attaway considers the challenges of parenting and how it offers the opportunity to be like Christ.

What spiritual lessons are you leaving behind for your family?

9 Spiritual Instructions for My Heirs

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Cox points out that the most important inheritance you’ll leave your family is spiritual. She shares 9 inspirational things she has learned and wants to leave behind for her children and grandchildren.

Guideposts: Dari has grown to love Val’s booming voice, especially when he sings to her.

Gaining His Adopted Daughter’s Trust

By Val Pennington8 min read

All he wanted was for their newly adopted daughter to know he loved her. Instead he scared her.

Appreciate the blessing and gift of a spouse on National Spouses Day.

The Blessings of a Spouse

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Cox celebrates National Spouses Day by expressing her appreciation for the big and little things her husband does each day.

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

Last Song for a Tuskegee Airman

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

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.