Inspirational Stories Archives

Guideposts Classics: Jean Hersholt on Waiting for Small Miracles

In this story from August 1953, actor Jean Hersholt shares how the role of a kindly country doctor impacted his life.

‘Suffragette’ Producers Talk Women Making History

Suffragette producers Alison Owen and Faye Ward talk about the controversy surrounding their latest film and why they want young women to see it.

Christmas Is Coming…

By colleen-hughes1 min read

Guideposts blogger Colleen Hughes enjoys the new glossy Guideposts publication, The Joys of Christmas 2015, and can’t help but think about keeping calm!

Just like mothers will do anything to protect their children, God is always nearby, waiting to protect us when we’re in danger, says Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams in an excerpt from her latest book, When Chocolate Isn’t Enought: An Inspirational Survival Guide for Moms.

Praying Through Your Fears

Reverend Pablo Diaz shares how he used the power of prayer to help fight fear while he and his family waited for his father’s cancer test results.

Called to Be a Caregiver

By Lori Hogan10 min read

The cofounder of Home Instead Senior Care tells how prayer and faith led her and her husband to start their company.

Inspiring Bible Verses for Caregivers

By Lori Hogan2 min read

Every caregiver reaches a time when strength, encouragement and inspiration are needed. Here are seven Bible verses that will serve to restore your faith and commitment.

What Does God Look Like?

By Diana Aydin1 min read

In OMG! How Children See God by Monica Parker, hundreds of kids ages 4 to 12 share their ideas of what the Big Man Upstairs looks like. Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin offers an appreciation of this kid’s eye view of God.

A day of apple picking with Grandmother Michelle Cox and her grandkids.

Making Family Memories at the Apple Orchard

By Michelle Cox1 min read

Guideposts blogger and award-winning author Michelle Cox recently took her young grandkids to visit an apple orchard and invited us to come along for a day of making family memories.

How God helps us fulfill our dreams by his faithfulness

How God Fulfills Our Dreams

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams challenges us to praise God for how he has been faithful to us in our lives. And she shares how He helped one young woman’s hopes become a reality.

The sacrifices and rewards of motherhood.

What We Give–and Receive–as Mothers

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

“Being a mother means the giving of one’s self. Over and over. Again and again,” writes Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen. “But this giving is a gift, and the reward outweighs anything I could offer.”

How Children See God

By mroberson1 min read

Monica Parker’s new book, OMG! How Children See God, features surprising, delightful and inspiriting drawings from kids.