Debbie Reynolds: Grandma on the Go
By Nina Hämmerling Smith3 min read
In memoriam: Guideposts remembers America’s sweetheart for singing, dancing, and thinking positive.
Inspirational Stories
Let inspirational stories of faith, hope, survival, healing, and courage help you cultivate a positive attitude every day.
Shelter Dog Adoption Advice
By Peggy Frezon3 min read
Adopting a pooch can be an involved process. Pet expert Peggy Frezon tells you what you need to know before you start.
Mysterious Ways: Chance Encounter
A young woman on the verge of choosing a college has a life-changing experience.
Angelic Autumn Light
By Virginia Kester Smiley5 min read
Her choir was going to perform in a bad part of town and she had a special solo. She was nervous—until an unforgettable angel sighting helped her through it.
The Friend He Never Forgot
By Walter P. Smith8 min read
As a boy during the Great Depression he learned valuable life lessons from his Black friend, King.
Our Dream House
By Susan Fawcett5 min read
In this excerpt from Dreams of Angels, a woman’s hope for a new home seems out of reach until a heavenly message reassures her it is meant to be.
A Sign Her Husband Was Safe in Heaven
By Cindy Sorensen5 min read
Baseball, birdsong, and the promise of things to come.
Canary Caper
By Myrtle "Cookie" Potter2 min read
The canaries escaped from the aviary…and our cat crouched low to the ground, ready to pounce.
Mystery of the Missing Report Card
By Pamela K. Keyser7 min read
My childhood was not pretty. Neither was the angel I met in a dark alley in a dangerous part of town.
A New Year’s Promise
By Raquel M. Lohmeyer6 min read
A worried mother receives an encouraging message.
What’s Your Story?
By Edward Grinnan2 min read
The Guideposts editor-in-chief wants to hear your personal change stories.