Willing to Be Blessed in New York City
By Brett Leveridge2 min read
A surprise visitor reminded an unemployed Manhattan resident that life is filled with unexpected opportunities for gratitude.
Inspirational Stories
Let inspirational stories of faith, hope, survival, healing, and courage help you cultivate a positive attitude every day.
Elizabeth Sherrill: Remembering a Guideposts Legend
By Rick Hamlin5 min read
The brilliant storyteller and editor helped create the Guideposts voice we know and love today.
How Terry Crews Discovered His True Superpower
By Terry Crews10 min read
The America’s Got Talent host reveals how his biggest weakness became his greatest strength.
Everyday Greatness: Tables Where All Are Welcome
By Diane Stark3 min read
She turned a delivery mistake into a way to connect with neighbors and create community.
The Easter Story in 14 Bible Passages
By The Editors3 min read
Celebrate the holiest of seasons with the story of Easter told through Scriptures.
Everyday Greatness: Caring for Fatherless Kids by Taking Them Fishing
By Diane Stark3 min read
Inspired by his strong relationship with his own father, William Dunn takes kids without dads on fishing excursions.
8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About St. Patrick
By Jessica Toomer2 min read
How much do you know about the legend behind the holiday?
How Memories Become Our Ties to Heaven on Earth
By Douglas Scott Clark5 min read
He enjoyed his new friend’s company just as much as he enjoyed her life stories.
A First-Year Teacher Learns an Important Lesson
By Ana Arreola Moore6 min read
She worried she wasn’t equipped to meet the needs of every student. Then an inspiring colleague came along.
5 Inspiring Stories of Angelic Flowers
By The Editors6 min read
A special flowery delivery, a meaningful flower shop and a rainbow of zinnias all make up this compilation of touching stories.
5 Things to Do (Not Give Up) for Lent
By Patty Kirk5 min read
Lent doesn’t always mean forbidding ourselves pleasure; it can be an opportunity to seek the pleasure of God’s love and presence.
7 Stories of Unexpected True Love
By Kaylin Kaupish4 min read
Are some couples just meant to be? This Valentine’s Day get inspired by these unlikely real-life love stories about people brought together by chance, fate—and even dreams!