Finding a Way to Forgive His Only Remaining Family
By Ken Fracaro8 min read
After years of emotional abuse from his older brother, John, he decided it was time for forgiveness—for John’s sake and his own.
Family
Ruth Graham: What My Father Taught Me
When author Ruth Graham’s marriage crumbled, her father showed her what what God’s love feels like.
This Caregiver Depended on God for Help
By Ann Parker5 min read
She was too busy taking care of everyone else until she had to. Everyone needs a little help, even if you don’t want to admit it.
How to Interpret Dreams About Deceased Loved Ones
By Desiree Cole4 min read
Departed family and friends sometimes make appearances in our dreams, but what does it mean when they do? Desiree Cole turned to dream experts for insights.
What Do the Dreams of the Departed Tell Us?
By Hilary Ribons7 min read
Mysterious Ways editor Hilary Ribons had a dream three days later of her grandfather who passed away. She turns to experts for the interpretation.
The Unlikely Caregiver That Changed Her Mind
By Kathleen Deyer Bolduc5 min read
Mohamed was not the answer to prayer that I’d expected. But he was the one that we needed.
6 Ways You Can Help a Caregiver
By Mary Lou Carney3 min read
Her nephew’s legs were paralyzed from having multiple surgeries on his legs and was bound to a wheelchair. Her sister had to become a caregiver for her son — these helpful tips eased the burden.
Adopting a Child Was in God’s Plan
By Terrie Burklew6 min read
After their efforts of adopting a baby fell through, this couple thought they’d never have another chance. They prayed to God for another child and had faith that their prayers would be answered.
Prayers for Comfort After a Death by Suicide
By Pablo Diaz2 min read
In the wake of the deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade, how to pray for loss, pain and grief.
These Strangers Gave Her Hope in the Face of Her Boyfriend’s Addiction
By Lindsay Day-Walker6 min read
She had felt alone in her own family—until she met a group of strangers who gave her the comfort she needed.
The Everything Bagel Mystery
By Diana Aydin2 min read
A daughter comes up with an everything bagel idea for her dad.
Do You Know Someone Living with Mental Illness?
By Glenn Close8 min read
In this 2010 Guideposts story, actress Glenn Close shares what it’s like having a loved one who has bi-polar disorder and explains why we need to destigmatize mental illness.