Inspirational Stories Archives

Rio 2016: How Danell Leyva Is Continuing A Legacy

The U.S. gymnast, whose mother and stepfather fled Cuba, talks about the sacrifices his family made in order for him to fulfill his Olympic dream.

‘Born This Way’ Is Breaking Down Barriers for People With Down Syndrome

By Jessica Toomer4 min read

Sandra McElwee, mom to one of the show’s stars, opens up about the challenges her son faced living with Down Syndrome and how the A&E series is changing people’s lives.

Gratitude from Norman Vincent Peale's granddaughter for all the inspiration

Inspired to Say Thank You

By Katie Allen Berlandi2 min read

Norman Vincent Peale’s granddaughter says thank you to the Guideposts community for all the inspiration it provides.

Guideposts Classics: Henry Winkler on Making the Most of God’s Gifts

By Henry Winkler4 min read

In this story from March 1985, the Happy Days star reveals how he came to understand that God uses our talents to touch others in ways that we may not always understand.

Jack Huston starring in the remake of Ben-Hur. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

My Wife Re-Wrote ‘Ben-Hur’

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

A proud husband on his wife, Carol Wallace, who recently updated her great-great-grandfather Lew Wallace’s epic novel, Ben-Hur.

Rio 2016: Dagmara Wozniak’s Olympic Journey Is the American Dream

By Jessica Toomer3 min read

The child of immigrants, U.S. Fencing star Dagmara Wozniak shares how, through hard work, she’s made her own American dream come true.

Rio 2016: Boxer Shakur Stevenson Is Ready for Gold

By Jessica Toomer3 min read

The young phenom may be America’s best chance at gold in men’s boxing at this year’s Olympics.

Rio 2016: How Christen Press Rediscovered Her Love for the Game

By Jessica Toomer4 min read

The U.S. Women’s Soccer star shares why she thought her dream of playing for the National team might never come true and what she’s looking forward to in Rio.