Family Archives

Brennan (left) and Breckan have outgrown action figures but are still Nicki's best buddies

The First Christmas as a Single Mom

In this excerpt from Guideposts’ The Joys of Christmas 2017, a divorced mom finds Christmas joy not in presents, but in the love she shares with her family.

A family family in Christmas sweaters offers their Christmas pageant script

A Christmas Pageant Script You Can Use

By Diana Roark5 min read

Want an easy, affordable way to get your family in the Christmas spirit? Try this DIY pageant with crèche figures and candles.

Embrace Patience

By Edie Melson2 min read

While you wait, God is at work.

Alikay and her father on the flight to Reykjavik

Iceland: Would a Father-Daughter Trip Change Their Relationship?

By Alikay Wood4 min read

On a whim, Guideposts editor Alikay Wood asked her father if he’d like to travel with her to Iceland. She never thought he’d say yes, but he did, and their shared adventure taught her a valuable lesson about love.

Teaching Our Children Important Lessons

By Michelle Cox2 min read

Family is the cornerstone of our society. We can affect the world by instilling character in our kids.

“We can never be sure of the big picture. We can only live in faith and trust,” says Ricardo, here with his wife, Jennette

Ricardo Sanchez: Did Prayers Heal His Son?

By Ricardo Sanchez7 min read

Recording artist Ricardo Sanchez’s son was hospitalized. He could not have imagined how prayer, a dream, and mysterious coincidence would change his son’s life.