Nothing but the Truth
By Cornelius Dupree9 min read
How does it feel to be out of prison after 30 years for a crime you didn’t commit? Or to know you could have been out sooner if you’d only admitted to it?
True Stories of Answered Prayers
Guideposts Classics: Fran Allison on Faith and Prayer
By Fran Allison6 min read
aIn this story from April 1950, actress, singer and Kukla and Ollie’s best pal Fran Allison shares how she relied on faith when her life was at risk.
What Prayer Can Do: A Light in the Darkness
By Tania Hawting2 min read
Her son was frightened by the electrical blackout, but their prayers for comfort were quickly answered–and in memorable fashion.
Trusting Prayer in Times of Need
By Christina Friberg3 min read
In this excerpt from Extraordinary Answers to Prayer, an expectant mom is reassured of God’s promise to provide.
Guideposts Classics: Walter Cronkite on Honesty
By Walter Cronkite6 min read
In this story from July 1970, the respected newscaster shares how important honesty was to him—in his career and in his prayer life.
A Long-Awaited Answered Prayer
By Susan E. Carroll2 min read
A mother’s desperate prayer for her son entering second grade serves as a life lesson to trust God.
Elvis’ Kiss Answered Her Prayer
By Aline Alexander Newman6 min read
Elvis looked at her. He pointed at her. Then he walked across the stage toward her…
What Prayer Can Do: Up on the Roof
By Dianne Neal Matthews2 min read
She was afraid of heights and didn't know how she'd be able to help her husband reshingle the roof. But God gave her a new point of view.
Encouragement Is Just a Prayer Away
By Peola Hicks2 min read
I have prayed that God would send the right person to us. I will take the words of Jesus and be of good cheer.
Prayer Power Eased Her Money Worries
By Rhonda Boreman2 min read
She was frantic with financial woes, but strangers praying on her behalf made all the difference.
The Prayer That Calmed the Storm
By Michael Wartella2 min read
Something made the wind stop blowing and the rain stop falling. Was it a new groom’s entreaty?
No Substitute for Inspiration
By Linda Allen6 min read
Third period was this Spanish teacher’s biggest challenge. Would her prayers for help in reaching this group of distracted teens be answered?
