Stories of Faith Archives

The power of a prayer that just says "yes" or "no."

Pray ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ Prayers

The power of prayer in just one syllable.

How military families can cope with stress, anxiety and worry.

When Life’s Storms Keep Coming

Military life is full of upheaval—separation, deployment, war. How families can face it all with understanding and peace.

The Unbelievable Comfort of the Psalms

By Diana Aydin2 min read

For comfort or coping with fear, turn to these Bible verses in the Book of Psalms.

Advice for times when you're not a faith-filled adult.

How to Handle Frustration

By julia-attaway2 min read

If you want others to grow in faith, you have to set an example.

Like a good GPS, God's directions will never throw us off course.

Following God’s Directions

By Michelle Cox2 min read

God offers us a spiritual GPS. And His directions never take us down the wrong road.

Guideposts Classics: Henry Winkler on Making the Most of God’s Gifts

By Henry Winkler4 min read

In this story from March 1985, the Happy Days star reveals how he came to understand that God uses our talents to touch others in ways that we may not always understand.

Jack Huston starring in the remake of Ben-Hur. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

My Wife Re-Wrote ‘Ben-Hur’

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

A proud husband on his wife, Carol Wallace, who recently updated her great-great-grandfather Lew Wallace’s epic novel, Ben-Hur.

Being Content with Today

By julia-attaway2 min read

When life turns painful, complicated or confusing, how to find some inner peace.

5 Surprising Bible Verses to Pray

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

Some prayers from Bible verses are surprising in their intent, from asking God to have your back to hoping not to be put to a hard test. Here are 5 examples.

God's armor available to all, soldier and civilian alike.

God’s Armor for Soldier and Civilian Alike

By Edie Melson2 min read

God’s armor provides us not only protection and strength, but flexibility as well.

Alexander Hamilton's grave at Trinity Church in New York City.

A Scene You Won’t See in ‘Hamilton’

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Here’s a faith factoid about Alexander Hamilton, the inspiration for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking, Tony-winning hip-hop musical Hamilton.

A Dad Who’s Always Got Your Back

By Edie Melson2 min read

Military lingo for “who’s got your back” is “who’s got your six?” For this military mom, the answer is ultimately the same. God.