Stories of Hope Archives

Lisa Patterson overcame illiteracy as an adult

She Overcame Adult Illiteracy and Changed Her Life

A mother and grandmother takes the courageous step to improve her limited reading and spelling skills and reclaims her life in the process.

Author Jen Hatmaker discusses her book, Of Mess and Moxie

Jen Hatmaker on ‘Of Mess and Moxie’

Author Jen Hatmaker shares what inspired her to write her book, Of Mess and Moxie, and what makes the book stand apart from her previous works.

Dr. Edith Eva Eger: Her Dance of Life

Dr. Edith Eva Eger, author and clinical psychologist, shares her memories of the Holocaust and reveals how those experiences inspired her to pursue a life of service and healing.

This Domestic Violence Survivor Created ‘Bolt Bag’ to Help Others

By Brooke Obie5 min read

Social activist and domestic violence survivor Beverly T. Gooden hopes her Bolt Bag will make it easier for victims to leave abusive situations.

Getting Arrested Saved His Life: A Tale of Sobriety and Grace

By Doug Tieman8 min read

He was the CEO of a respected addiction treatment program, but his own life was spinning out of control until a traffic accident and arrest shone a light on his drinking problem.

A Mother’s Prayer for Her Child’s Health

By Danita LaShelle Jones10 min read

Her youngest son was born with impaired hearing and then diagnosed with a form of epilepsy. How could she help him bear such a heavy burden?

Guideposts Classics: Leslie Uggams on Lending a Helping Hand

By Leslie Uggams5 min read

In this story from April 2004, star of stage, screen and television Leslie Uggams shares how a math teacher refused to allow the 12-year-old Uggams’ God-given talents to go undeveloped.