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Actress Meagan Good Is Living Fearlessly

Actress Meagan Good, who wrote the cover story for the January 2016 issue of Guideposts, discusses the impact that her relationship with God has had on her life, marriage and career.

Guideposts Classics: Dick Van Patten on Fatherhood

By Dick Van Patten9 min read

In this Guideposts Classic from May 1980, Dick Van Patten, the star of TV’s Eight Is Enough discovers there’s more to being a father than being a good provider.

Share the traditions of Christmas and your faith with your children and others.

6 Ways to Share Your Faith During Christmas

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Share your faith with your children and others through these 6 Christmas traditions, says Guideposts blogger and award-winning author Michelle Cox.

A mother and son share a grateful, peaceful moment in a busy day.

A Christmas Dance of Gratitude

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

In the middle of a busy day and season, Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen finds a moment of peace and gratitude in a sweet dance with her young son.

What kind of example are you setting for future generations? What's the story of your life?

Do You Know What Your Legacy Will Be?

By Michelle Cox3 min read

It’s not too late to think about what you’re leaving behind for future generations as you live your life today, says Guideposts blogger and award-winning author Michelle Cox.

Monica Parker blogs about how to raise kids with a sense of wonder

Raising a Child with a Sense of Wonder

By Diana Aydin2 min read

Sometimes it seems that your kids will never stop asking questions. And that’s a good thing, says Guideposts guest blogger and author Monica Parker. How you can nuture your children’s curiosity and sense of wonder and creativity.

Decorating the Christmas Tree

By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read

It’s a precious moment, watching her youngest son put the star on top of the family Christmas tree. But Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen also realizes that the blessings of a family tradition stem from Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.