Inspirational Stories Archives

You can turn your house into a house of prayer as you go about your day from living room to kitchen to laundry room.

Praying Around the House

You can pray and be active at the same time. Guideposts guest blogger Sue Schlesman gives tips on how to pray while doing housework.

A retired couple discussing their life plans

Chocolate Bar: A Story of True Friendship

By Brett Leveridge2 min read

A young boy comes up with a creative way to raise money to fight the genetic condition his best friend was born with.

Did NASA's Kepler space telescope uncover data that hints at alien life beyond Earth?

Did We Just Discover An Alien Civilization?

By Adam Hunter3 min read

Has NASA’s Kepler space telescope discovered alien life? Mysterious Ways editor Adam Hunter relates feelings that
Space Shuttle veteran Story Musgrave has about life beyond Earth.

The blessing of friends praying for you, and you for them.

The Gift of Praying Friends

By Michelle Cox2 min read

Guideposts blogger and award-winning author Michelle Cox celebrates an army of friends who pray for her, and she for them. It’s an amazing blessing!

Delicious pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe

Delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Joanne C. Hybarger1 min read

Try this delicious and easy-to-make cookie recipe. The perfect autumn dessert!

For one tired military wife, Christmas came before Halloween.

When Christmas Came Before Halloween

By wasil2 min read

Life as a military wife is not easy. Penny L. Hunt tells a story about how fellow military wives came to her rescue one season before Christmas.

On Dancing with Stars, Carlos PenaVega dances to Amazing Grace with partner Witney Carson.

A Friend’s Amazing Grace

By Michelle Cox3 min read

When Guideposts blogger Michelle Cox watched Dancing with the Stars recently, she heard Carlos PenaVega’s story about “Amazing Grace” and finding God.

A miracle on a New York City subway platform

A Crazy New York City Miracle

By Diana Aydin6 min read

Guideposts blogger and Mysterious Ways editor Diana Aydin recounts a New York City subway incident that has God written all over it.

Guideposts: Randy Dexter and his service dog, Captain

Our Returning Troops: Vet with PTSD Comforted by Therapy Dog

By Randy Dexter8 min read

Struggling with PTSD and alcohol abuse, Iraq veteran Randy Dexter was desperate for help. Could a dog named Ricochet come to his rescue?

Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin shares some wonders she discovered on a trip to Ireland and Scotland.

How Travel Opened Me Up to God’s Blessings

By Diana Aydin2 min read

Mysterious Ways editor and Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin recently traveled to Ireland and Scotland. Here are some of the wonders that she discovered.

Caleb Castille plays Tony Nathan in the new movie Woodlawn.

‘Woodlawn’ Brings Faith to the Football Field

By Jessica Toomer3 min read

Caleb Castille plays legendary running back Tony Nathan in the new film Woodlawn and the actor shares how the movie carries a message of faith and hope.

Guideposts Classics: Louis B. Mayer on the Choices We Make

By Louis B. Mayer6 min read

In this story from February 1951, former head of MGM Louis B. Mayer shares a simple but vital lesson his mother taught him.