Inspirational Stories Archives

The Long Room of Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland.

The Wonders of Ireland and Scotland

Vacation photos where God’s light shines in every corner

Proof God Cares About the Big and Small Stuff

When you’re stressed over something big and God seems far away, pay attention to the small stuff. His love can show up there as a reminder of His presence.

‘God, You Are Amazing’

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

Guideposts guest blogger Pastor David Carey shares how God assigns us people and places to influence, including an amazing encounter he had himself. Pastor Carey is the author of Now Elijah!

We're not alone in this world. We have God, and we have each other.

We’re Not Really Alone

By Diana Aydin2 min read

A strangely crowded noonday church service offers comfort and community for Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin. We’re not really alone, she realizes.

Edward and Grace, his new dog. Edward remembers the love of his pet, Millie, who recently passed away.

Remembering the Love of a Pet

By Edward Grinnan2 min read

Guideposts editor Edward Grinnan recounts a lesson he learned after his beloved dog Millie’s passing.

When God Gives Us What We Need

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Guideposts blogger and author Michelle Cox sometimes worries that she won’t have enough story ideas for all her various assignments. Then she remembers, she always gets what she needs from God, when she needs it.

Tim Timmons on his battle with cancer and his new album

Singer Tim Timmons: ‘Cancer Is Not My Story’

By Jessica Toomer4 min read

Tim Timmons was given a terminal cancer diagnosis 14 years ago. Today, he’s making music — his latest album Awake Our Souls just dropped — and living a joyful life.

‘He Named Me Malala’ Reveals the Teen Behind the Icon

By Jessica Toomer4 min read

Davis Guggenheim’s documentary chronicles Nobel Peace Prize winner and international education activist Malala Yousafzai as a regular teenaged girl with an awesome mission.

One of Scotland's secret sculptures, bits on wonder discovered in Edinburgh.

Scotland’s Secret Book Sculptures

By Diana Aydin3 min read

Admiring the secret book sculptures tucked around Edinburgh, Scotland, Mysterious Ways editor Diana Aydin marvels at how one person can bring so much wonder to the world. She’s inspired, in small, simple ways, to do the same.

Guideposts: Carl Payton of Volunteers of America, with client and friend Stella

A Good Neighbor Inspired by God’s Love

By Diana Aydin1 min read

In his career as a social worker, Carl had worked with many clients. But Stella was special. She was like family.

The Gift of Caregiver Respite

By Sharon Vander Waal8 min read

After years of caring for her late husband, she recognized the experience as a gift from God, one she endeavored to share with others.

The Blessing of a Yom Kippur Phone Call

By Adam Hunter2 min read

On the eve of Yom Kippur, Mysterious Ways editor Adam Hunter was having a lousy day. All that changed with a blessing of a phone call.