Share Your Story
By Diana Aydin2 min read
We all have life stories. For Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin, it’s her family’s escaping the Assyrian genocide or Sayfo in Turkey. Sharing your story can heal, inspire or change a life.
Inspirational Stories
Let inspirational stories of faith, hope, survival, healing, and courage help you cultivate a positive attitude every day.
Is Online Dating Mysterious?
By Adam Hunter3 min read
When it comes to online dating, Mysterious Ways assistant editor Dan Hoffman finds examples of mystery and romance!
Guideposts Classics: Willard Scott on the Wisdom of King Solomon
By Willard Scott3 min read
In this story from March 1983, The Today Show‘s Willard Scott shares some career advice he received from a very familiar source: King Solomon.
A Christmas Gift of Goats
By Diana Aydin2 min read
Guideposts blogger had been thinking a lot about the tree climbing goats of Morocco. And then, unplanned, she received the perfect Christmas gift from a friend.
Journeying ‘In the Heart of the Sea’
By Jessica Toomer3 min read
Director Ron Howard’s new seafaring epic film hopes to demystify the legend of Moby Dick.
All in the Family for Dolly Parton and Jennifer Nettles
By Brett Leveridge2 min read
Dolly Parton’s TV movie, “Coat of Many Colors,” is inspired by her hit song of the same name and is based on the true story of her family’s struggle after the loss of her baby brother, Larry. Singing star Jennifer Nettles plays Dolly’s mother.
Choose Joy This Christmas
By Michelle Medlock Adams2 min read
Is the holiday season reaping stress or joy in your life? You have a choice, says Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams.
Decorating the Christmas Tree
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
It’s a precious moment, watching her youngest son put the star on top of the family Christmas tree. But Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen also realizes that the blessings of a family tradition stem from Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.
Guideposts Classics: Lionel Barrymore on ‘A Christmas Carol’
By Lionel Barrymore5 min read
Star of stage and screen Lionel Barrymore played Ebenezer Scrooge in a radio broadcast of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol every year from 1934 to 1953. In this story from December 1949, Barrymore reveals how Dickens’ beloved story inspired him.
Blessed by the Basics
By Michelle Cox3 min read
Guideposts blogger and award-winning author Michelle Cox reminds us not to get so busy with our lives that we forget to thank God for the roof over our heads, running water, basic appliances, food for the table–and many other blessings.
Kid President’s Path to Awesome!
By Laurie Novak8 min read
They were experienced foster parents, but these were two special needs children. Were they ready for that?
Sharing Her Dream with Homeless Teens
By Nicole Notare5 min read
Teased, bullied, shunned. Who knew better than Nasya Mancini how empowering acting could be for kids like her?