Health and Wellness Archives

Thriving Through Alzheimer’s

Discover how these positive people are seeing the blessings of every day while living with this progressive neurologic disorder.

How to Have the Courage to Love Your Neighbor

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

It’s not always easy to reach out to someone in need, but when we do, we change the world.

God Guided This Recovering Addict to Plant a Community Farm

By Daron Babcock10 min read

He’d never gardened a day in his life, but he was led to help an underserved Dallas community by growing fresh vegetables

How to Recognize PTSD in Those You Love

Randall Liberty, who experienced PTSD following his military service in Iraq, offers tips for recognizing the disorder in friends and loved ones and advice on how to help them find healing.

Positive Thinker: Mike Rowe, Host of ‘Dirty Jobs,’ Author, Producer

By Celeste McCauley3 min read

Emmy-winning TV host and author Mike Rowe reveals his real-life heroes, his favorite inspiring Scripture, and the hardest thing he’s ever done

Do You and Your Mom Share a Passion for Sports?

By Edward Grinnan3 min read

Tender memories of spring training and a love of the Detroit Tigers

3 Easy Ways to Use Technology to Help Your Happiness

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read

There are risks and benefits to our myriad personal tech options. Make sure yours is serving an authentically positive life.

Guideposts: Bestselling author Debbie Macomber

Debbie Macomber on the Guideposts Writers Workshop

Bestselling author Debbie Macomber explains why she is happy to serve as a sponsor and supporter of the Guideposts Writers Workshop.

What to Know as a Family Caregiver to an Older Male

By Julie Hayes5 min read

It’s important to understand the particular challenges that men may face as they age.

Mealtime Changes That Can Benefit a Loved One with Dementia

By Ashlee Cordell4 min read

Small shifts in the foods you prepare, the table setting and the environment can have a big impact.

Guideposts editor-in-chief Edward Grinnan

How to Apply for the Guideposts’ Writers Workshop

Do you want to be a writer? Editors-in-chief Edward Grinnan and Colleen Hughes offer tips on how to put your best foot forward in the Guideposts Writers Workshop contest.

Please note: Because the coronavirus outbreak has forced us to work from home and we have not had access to postal mail, only online entries are being accepted this year. If you submitted an entry via postal mail, please use the link above to resubmit online by the end of June.