Better Living Archives

A Bridge to Renewed Faith

By Denise Valuk5 min read

She had called it a vacation, but she was really running away from her fear and pain.

Honestly, You Need Integrity

By Norman Vincent Peale2 min read

Be the person God wants and expects you to be.

Working to Conquer His Fears

By Jess Richardson4 min read

He thought he’d never willingly set foot in a hospital, but he gradually began to rethink that stance.

Mysterious Ways: Where We Belong

By Kimberly Onufrock-Bracco2 min read

Would our new house ever feel like home?

Guideposts Classics: Lawrence Welk on Coping with Shyness

By Lawrence Welk7 min read

In this story from February 1957, bandleader Lawrence Welk shares the role faith played in overcoming his crippling stage fright.

Gloria Estefan dances with her husband, Emilio

Lifted by the Power of Prayer

By Gloria Estefan8 min read

Latin music superstar, mother and now a grandmother (can you believe it?). Here’s the popular performer's take on love, life and faith.

Positive Playlist: St. Patrick’s Day

By Amy Wong2 min read

Living in New York keeps me thinking positive. One big reason: the variety of people and cultures. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, here’s a playlist of songs from Irish musicians.

Positive Thinking Tips: Take an Extra Hour for Yourself

By Amy Wong2 min read

What if, every so often, we gave ourselves an extra hour to do something positive to renew ourselves?

Ginger Rue, sticks in hand, at her drum set

Inspired to Find Her Own Groove

By Ginger Rue8 min read

It had always been her secret desire to play the drums—but would her dream come true?

Merry Keller and her dance partner, Bob Clanton, keep in sync.

Dancing Toward Her Dream

By Merry Keller7 min read

Would a 61-year-old former math teacher dare to compete in the country-western dance world championship?

Positive Thinking Tips: Escape the Perfectionism Trap

By Amy Wong3 min read

Thinking you can and should make everything perfect often feeds negative emotions. Here are five ways to get out of the perfectionism trap and accomplish (and enjoy life) more.