Inspirational Stories Archives

Soul mates who cannot part in life or in death, who are always in love.

The Mysterious Ways of Love and Death

Stories of longtime couples, soul mates who could not live apart in love or in death from Mysterious Ways Editor Adam Hunter.

Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein talks #GivingTuesday and how his Jewish faith determines the way in which he gives back.

A Jewish View on Giving

By Jessica Toomer6 min read

Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein talks #GivingTuesday and how his Jewish faith determines the way in which he gives back.

#GivingTuesday creator Henry Timms talks the power of social media activism

#GivingTuesday: The Movement Changing the Way We Help Others

By Jessica Toomer3 min read

#GivingTuesday creator Henry Timms on how a simple idea became a global social media campaign that raises millions for charities.

Diana Aydin's gratitude challenge continues this Thanksgiving season by giving thanks for old friends, new colleagues and kale!

Gratitude Challenge–Part 6

By Diana Aydin3 min read

Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin continues her gratitude challenge this Thanksgiving season, finding thanks in old friends, new colleagues, kale salads and quirky sweaters.

The healing power of song. Rick Hamlin will be singing a song a day during Advent.

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin has always loved to sing. In fact, he planned to sing a song a day during Advent. But after a serious lung infection, could he? Here’s how he received an early Christmas gift from God.

Pay It Forward

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Have you ever been given a gift? Is it time for you to pay it forward? Someone needs your support, love and encouragement. Guideposts blogger Michelle Cox tells her story of receiving and giving kindness.

A young editor finds his path to a job at Mysterious Ways via a mysterious manner.

Led to Work at Mysterious Ways

By Adam Hunter3 min read

Guideposts blogger Dan Hoffman is a new assistant editor at Mysterious Ways, and tells of the mysterious path that led to the job.

Guideposts Editor Edward Grinnan and his chewing-up-everything-in-sight puppy, Grace.

Puppy Love

By Edward Grinnan2 min read

She’s adorable when not chewing up everything in sight—wait, where’s the TV remote??

A grandmother is celebrated by how she touched the lives of others.

A Grandmother’s Loving Touch

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen remembers her grandmother, a woman who reached into many lives with a loving and intentional touch.

Guideposts: Walter, a formerly homeless man who was assisted by Volunteers of America

A Place to Call Home

By Brett Leveridge2 min read

Here’s how Volunteers of America helped a senior citizen find a home of his own

Guideposts: Two men's hands clasp in a show of support and strength

How Volunteers of America Helped Save This Veteran

By Jason S.2 min read

A U.S. Army veteran shares how he struggled to adapt to civilian life after being deployed during Desert Storm. Thankfully, Volunteers of America was there to lend a helping hand.

Guideposts: Josey walks across the stage to receive her diploma

Formerly Homeless Teen Graduates from College

By Brett Leveridge5 min read

A former foster youth overcomes many challenges with the help of the case managers and staff at Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.