Inspirational Stories Archives

After experiencing her own struggles in transitioning away from the military, she came up with a way to help other women have an easier time of it.

This hefty feline has shed over 20 percent of his body weight.

Just because you’re staying home this summer doesn’t mean you can’t go on a page-turning adventure.

A lifelong seaman who also spends time in the mountains discusses how the two environments inspire him in different ways.

The New York staple is one of the oldest bike stores in the U.S.

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

A son remembers his father’s trust in God on a fateful day in 1957.

The award-winning television host’s contribution will go toward the construction of Hope of the Valley’s next homeless shelter.

When he saw his fitness rapidly fading, this former Ivy League athlete resolved to do something about it.

By Walt Disney5 min read

In this story from June 1949, beloved filmmaker Walt Disney shares how divine inspiration informed his life and career.

In this story from July 1986, Richard Schneider celebrates Kenneth Lynch, a craftsman who helped to restore the Statue of Liberty.

If there’s one good thing to come out of this pandemic, it’s a boost in creativity.

By The Editors1 min read

As the entry deadline approaches, here’s some new key information you’ll want to know about the Guideposts Writers Workshop Contest.