Stories of Faith Archives

Turn your worry into an opportunity to get closer to God.

The Opportunity of Worry

Worried about his goddaughter in Paris, Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin realizes how worry can open up opportunity and lead us back to God.

God is like a loving grandparent who always has sweet treats in His pocket.

Sweet Treats from God

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Guideposts blogger and award-winning author Michelle Cox always has a sweet treat in her pocket for her adored grandchildren. God has the same for us, if we just ask.

When we claim our identity in Christ, we know exactly who we are.

When Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen watched her sons don their costumes and pose as someone else over Halloween, it was all in fun. But her identity in Christ, she shares, is a sure, unshakeable thing.

Irreconcilable Differences?

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

No marriage or relationship is perfect, points out Guideposts guest blogger Carol Boley. But when couples encounter difficulty, Scripture offers healthy advice.

Are You a Good Advertisement for God?

By Michelle Cox3 min read

As Christians, do we show others the joy of serving Jesus? Guideposts blogger and award-winning author Michelle Cox shares how we can be good advertisements for God.

Do You Need to Hear from God?

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

Sometimes we desperately need to hear from God. And Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams assures us that He will share the right words with us, exactly when we need to hear them.

Scripture to Make the Most of Today

By Elizabeth Peale Allen2 min read

God has given us opportunities every day of our lives, but today is the day we’re given to start looking ahead.

During Deployment, Ask for Help

By Edie Melson2 min read

Military mom and Guideposts blogger Edie Melson has some advice for families with loved ones on deployment: Ask for help. Here’s why.

The Blessing of Old Hymns

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Cox urges all parents to teach their children the familiar, loving words of old hymns. They will bring comfort at unexpected times and in tough situations. She shares her own story.

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin shares 3 lessons from a recent health crisis.

3 Lessons from a Health Crisis

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

During Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin’s health crisis, he learned some important lessons about doctors, the power of prayer and himself.

There is value in waiting for an answer to a prayer, in learning to trust God.

When an Answer Comes Slowly

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen prayed a long time for friendship and community when her family moved to a new town 10 years ago. But her prayers were worth the wait.

God can lead us from a place of pain to passion, then purpose.

From Pain to Passion

By Edie Melson2 min read

By weathering some pretty tough times in her life, especially when her son enlisted in the Marine Corps, military mom and Guideposts blogger Edie Melson realized that God can lead us from pain to passion–and to a better, more productive, place.