Stories of Hope Archives

Fight worry, find strength in the joy of God.

Finding Strength in the Joy of God

No matter your problems, God’s joy is available, says Guideposts blogger Pablo Diaz.

How military families can fight loneliness when loved ones are away.

3 Ways Military Families Can Fight Loneliness

Guideposts blogger Edie Melson offers three ways military families can combat loneliness and isolation when their loved ones are away.

The Power of Hugs

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Cox celebrates National Hug Day, January 21, by sharing the power of hugs to heal and help others.

Pray Your Legacy

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

Guideposts blogger Bob Hostetler shares a novel way to think about how we live. Write your obituary. What would you want it to say about you?

Diana Aydin prays for a blessed 2016 while looking at footprints on the beach in Florida.

Footsteps on the Beach

By Diana Aydin2 min read

While vacationing on a beach in Florida, Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin thinks of Jesus and the famous “Footprints” poem as she prays for a blessed 2016.

How To Win the Lottery

By Adam Hunter4 min read

If you’re playing the lottery, especially the Powerball, Guideposts blogger Adam Hunter proposes a safer bet.

Quotes from Norman Vincent Peale inspire his granddaughter to come up with 5 New Year's resolutions.

Hit the Reset Button for Your Life

By Katie Allen Berlandi2 min read

Guideposts blogger and granddaughter of Norman Vincent Peale, Katie Allen Berlandi, is inspired by some of his quotes to hit the resent button and come up with 5 resolutions for the New Year.

For New Year, a spiritual revolution, not resolution.

A New Year’s Revolution

By Michelle Cox2 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Cox has ditched New Year’s resolutions. But she’s vowed to make a New Year’s revolution. One of a spiritual nature.

Natalie Cole: Who I Am

By Natalie Cole8 min read

The loss of her father, beloved singer and pianist Nat “King” Cole, haunted Grammy-winning singer Natalie Cole for 19 years until she was forced to make a life-or-death decision.

In the Blink of an Eye

By Diana Aydin2 min read

Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin marvels at how prayers are answered. Our lives can change in the blink of an eye.

As a parent, don't expect perfection from your kids--or yourself.

Breaking the Mother’s Curse…

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams reflects on “the mother’s curse,” when your kids make the same mistakes that you did.

What military families can learn from Frosty the Snowman.

Military Families and Frosty the Snowman

By Edie Melson2 min read

While watching old “Frosty the Snowman” reruns this holiday, Guideposts blogger and military mom Edie Melson realized there were hidden lessons for military families.