Finding Life Purpose Archives

Three Lessons of the Beatitudes

To live in the present, access peace and the many blessings available through faith—are just a few of the lessons of His teachings.

The Joy of Cooking: A Four-Generation Family Tradition

By John Becker6 min read

Meet the great-grandson who brought America’s beloved cookbook into today’s kitchen

We All Can Be Holy: Celebrating All Saints Day

By Therese J. Borchard3 min read

In remembering their great attributes, let us not forget what made them human, too.

Legendary science fiction author Ray Bradbury

Guideposts Classics: Ray Bradbury on Celebrating God’s Gifts

By Ray Bradbury5 min read

In this story from June 1991, science fiction author Ray Bradbury shares how an encounter with a sideshow performer convinced him to embrace the gifts God had given him.

How to Turn Any Vacation into a Pilgrimage

By Diana Aydin5 min read

You can have a divine experience anywhere you travel by following these eight steps.

Author and motivational speaker Trent Shelton

Trent Shelton: How Failure Inspired Him to Find a New Purpose

By Trent Shelton8 min read

When he didn’t achieve his NFL dreams, he had to forge a new path to success and contentment—helping others in the process.

9 Ways to a More Satisfying Life

By Roberta Messner3 min read

These simple, time-proven tips will help you live your best, most rewarding life.

A Conversation with Trent Shelton

In this series of videos, the former NFL player, motivational speaker and author of The Greatest You gets real about his faith, his failures and how he tapped both to discover his life’s purpose.