Life Advice Archives

Guideposts: Amy and Mark at their new old house

Life in the Slow Lane Suits NPR’s Amy Eddings

Public-radio host Amy Eddings left New York for a simpler life in the heartland. Now she wondered if she’d done the right thing.

Make the most of the gift of life, urges Guideposts blogger Pablo Diaz.

Make the Most of Your Gift

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

Guideposts blogger Pablo Diaz urges us to make the most of God’s most important gift of all, life. How do you plan to honor your gift each and every day?

Holiday Shopping: The Thrift Store Way

By Roberta Messner4 min read

Stretch your holiday budget with these helpful thrift store tips for gift shopping.

Getting promoted takes preparation. How Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams prepared for the assignment of a lifetime.

Preparing for Promotion

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

Promotion takes preparation. And here’s how Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams prepared for the assignment of a lifetime!

L’Abri: The Shelter of Serenity

By Jessica Toomer3 min read

L’Abri, the Christian community founded by Francis Schaeffer and his wife, has grown into worldwide movement.

A mom is inspired on her birthday by remembering her young daughter's joy at a rodeo.

Birthday Wishes Inspired by a 4 Year Old

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

As her 47th birthday nears, Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams remembers her daughter’s dogged pursuit of a rodeo goat and is inspired to go after goals of her own.

Jon Holden and Minka take time out of jeep patrol for mail call.

The Canine Angel That Saved a Soldier

By John Holden4 min read

How one veteran was blessed by man’s best friend—in peace and in war.

No one succeeds alone. Remember those who helped you and don't forget to help others.

No One Makes It Alone

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

Success is never achieved alone, Guideposts blogger Pablo Diaz reminds us. Remember those who helped you and don’t forget to help others reach their goals.

When we claim our identity in Christ, we know exactly who we are.

When Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen watched her sons don their costumes and pose as someone else over Halloween, it was all in fun. But her identity in Christ, she shares, is a sure, unshakeable thing.

How God helps us fulfill our dreams by his faithfulness

How God Fulfills Our Dreams

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams challenges us to praise God for how he has been faithful to us in our lives. And she shares how He helped one young woman’s hopes become a reality.

The Power of Intention

By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read

Yes, time is fleeting. But as Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen points out, each day offers the power of intention, the chance to love others for the glory of God.