An Olympian, a Young Writer and the Power of Positive Thinking
By Amy Wong4 min read
You never know how you might inspire someone else… or yourself!
Inspirational Stories
Let inspirational stories of faith, hope, survival, healing, and courage help you cultivate a positive attitude every day.
Generation Inspiration: He Learned to Read at 90-Plus
Meet author James Arruda Henry, who learned to read and write in his mid-90s.
Allowing Faith to Ease Their Fears
By Marci Seither8 min read
With her family’s home at risk, a wife learns that opening up to God speeds the healing.
Inspired to Bond with Distant Cousins
By Stefani Twyford5 min read
An online overture from a distant relative enlivens an interest in their shared history.
Guideposts Classics: Ernest Borgnine’s Inspiring Good Friday Vision
By Ernest Borgnine5 min read
In this story from March 1989, actor Ernest Borgnine recalls a divine vision he received while filming a scene for Franco Zeffirelli’s acclaimed multi-part television film, Jesus of Nazareth.
Cared for by a Faithful Feline
By Lori Durham7 min read
No cat lover, he was surprised when Tootsie saw him through a painful rehab.
Brought Safely to Shore by Ocean Angels
By Kristina Cunningham5 min read
A rough undertow was pulling her farther and farther from shore. How would she survive?
Absence, Prayer Make Their Hearts Grow Fonder
By Don & Angie Thomason8 min read
When the economy forced them to live apart, they grew closer than ever.
A New Perspective, a Prayer Answered
By Mary Ickes2 min read
The burden of a woman distracted by home repairs is lightened by laughter.
Surrounded by Angels
By Carolyn Borden2 min read
A worried mom is reassured by her collection of heavenly figurines.
Fencer Uses God’s Gifts to His Greater Glory
By Michele Deppe and Evan Miller3 min read
The two-time gold-medalist puts her faith into action during competition.
Mysterious Ways: Dad’s Special Note
A daughter receives a long desired gift from her father who just passed away.