Inspired to Create a Grand New Flag
By Richard H. Schneider6 min read
What started as a creative school project back in the late 1950s for 17-year-old Robert G. Heft ended up the nation’s new flag—and a truly inspiring story.
Creativity
The spark of creativity is such an inspiration–use your creative powers and see how the most complex problems suddenly have new solutions.
Moving Closer to God Through Needle and Thread, Butter and Flour
By Asimpkinson2 min read
If God is the Creator of all things then when we play an instrument, tell a story or crochet an afghan, we are emulating him.
Ricky Skaggs Talks His Faith and His New Record, Mosaic
In this series of videos, legendary country and bluegrass musician Ricky Skaggs talks about faith, his spiritual life, and his new record, Mosaic.
How to Turn Your Goals into Habits
By Leo Babauta6 min read
January is the month to start making new habits! Follow these steps to make big changes and turn your life around.
Cooking Up Memories
By Pat Larson2 min read
As a mother, then a grandmother, I’ve always hoped to pass on my love of cooking. So I felt especially blessed when my grandson showed interest.
Do You Make Handcrafted Jewelry?
By colleen-hughes2 min read
Does it inspire you? Do you do it to relax, or to lose yourself momentarily in something beautiful?
The Quilt of Life
By Carol Zetterberg3 min read
How making quilts reuses fabric and keeps memories sewn in.
Can You Tie a Bow Tie?
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
It occurs to me that maybe God made bow ties—or likes to have me wear one every once in a while—so that I’ll know how to ask for help.
Guideposts Classics: Reba McEntire on Embracing God’s Gifts
By Reba McEntire6 min read
In this story from May 1994, country music superstar Reba McEntire talks about the day she almost turned her back on her singing career.
Rosanne Cash Sings ‘500 Miles’
Listen as Rosanne Cash sings a popular song from her father Johnny Cash’s catalogue for the Guideposts audience.
Angelic Autumn Light
By Virginia Kester Smiley5 min read
Her choir was going to perform in a bad part of town and she had a special solo. She was nervous—until an unforgettable angel sighting helped her through it.
Not Your Average Seder
By Jessica Bloustein4 min read
Creative play involves the children in the Passover ritual, and helps strengthen their faith.