Mysterious Ways: The Siren
By Kay McDaniel2 min read
I had a bad habit of speeding. Send me a sign when I’m driving too fast, I prayed, before it’s too late.
True Stories of Answered Prayers
A Child’s Answered Prayer
By Kathryn Lay4 min read
In this excerpt of When Miracles Happen, a little girl’s simple prayer renews a mother’s faith.
What Prayer Can Do: A Divine Burst of Speed
By David Felty2 min read
He prayed for heavenly assistance in putting a bully in his place, but what he really needed was a miracle.
Comfort Others with Your Answered Prayer
By Peola Hicks2 min read
God comforts us in our troubles so that we are able to comfort others.
An Answered Prayer: Icing on the Cake
By Gwen Grinstead2 min read
A potluck supper may not be the most romantic night out, but for this couple, it was a very special occasion.
A Moment of Urgent Prayer
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
He swayed and fell, landing on the tracks. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one praying as I shouted and flagged the train…
What Prayer Can Do: Ask and You Shall Receive
By Sam Condrey2 min read
When he lost his wallet at an amusement park, he ran down a long list of things he should do. But he forgot the most important one.
Nik Wallenda’s Incredible Act of Faith
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
He was praying with virtually every step: Guide me God, praise you Jesus… I started to pray with him.
A Prayer Answered with a Croak
By Mary Ickes2 min read
A woman receives some heavenly assistance in distracting her grandkids from their smartphones.
Love Letters to God
By Lauren Jackson2 min read
A disconsolate young woman receives a rapid response to a plea she sends to her heavenly father.
Guideposts Classics: Kate Smith on the Power of Prayer
By Kate Smith6 min read
In this story from August 1949, beloved songstress Kate Smith reveals the important role that faith played in her life and career.
Guideposts Classics: Ed Sullivan on the Power of Prayer
By Ed Sullivan5 min read
In this story from August 1954, legendary journalist and television host Ed Sullivan reveals how his faith helped put his career on the right track.
