This Traveling Hairstylist Transforms the Homeless
By Ashley Lateef2 min read
London-based hairstylist Joshua Coombes started the #DoSomethingForNothing movement to inspire others to give back.
Helping others
How Could She Make Her Dream to Become a Nurse Come True?
By Dan Hoffman4 min read
In the midst of changing career paths, Christine Rowsey lost her job and her car. Would she also have to sacrifice her dream of doing something that mattered?
Guideposts Classics: James Earl Jones on the Importance of Mentoring
By James Earl Jones7 min read
In this story from November 1993, actor James Earl Jones pays tribute to the teacher who helped him find his voice as an actor.
The Angelic Teacher Who Changed Her Life
By Kimberly Jones5 min read
Sometimes a teacher is more than just a teacher.
Moral Injury: Six Questions Answered
By The Editors2 min read
Here’s a look at moral injury, a relatively new term for the emtional and spiritual pain that can afflict soldiers and others who are asked to perform actions that run counter to their moral codes.
No One Left Behind
By Edie Melson2 min read
A military mom muses over the larger spiritual meaning of “no man left behind.”
How Volunteering Adds Life to Your Years
By The Editors2 min read
Retirees frequently find purpose and fulfillment by turning to volunteering; here are some reasons why you might want to follow in their footsteps.
Someone Cares: Who Knew?
By Kyleen Jiannine2 min read
A new job inspires a West Virginia woman to learn more about government services offered to seniors so that she can share that info with members of her community.
Meet the Medical Missionary Teaching The Next Generation
By Jessica Toomer3 min read
Dr. Jason Fader just won the first Gerson L’Chaim Prize for Outstanding Christian Medical Missionary Service in Burundi.
Comforted with the Perfect Gift
By Diana Aydin3 min read
How a nudge from a small voice helped a neighbor bring comfort to a little girl.
America’s Angels: VOA Camp Gave At-Risk Boy Needed Confidence
By Evan Miller4 min read
Colton had recently lost his father and he was being bullied at school. But a police detective recommended him for a Volunteers of America sleepaway camp that made all the difference.