Inspirational Stories Archives

As a boy during the Great Depression he learned valuable life lessons from his Black friend, King.

In this excerpt from Dreams of Angels, a woman’s hope for a new home seems out of reach until a heavenly message reassures her it is meant to be.

Baseball, birdsong, and the promise of things to come.

The canaries escaped from the aviary…and our cat crouched low to the ground, ready to pounce.

My childhood was not pretty. Neither was the angel I met in a dark alley in a dangerous part of town.

A worried mother receives an encouraging message.

The Guideposts editor-in-chief wants to hear your personal change stories.

By Louis Berney3 min read

The inspiring story behind third baseman Melvin Mora and what his father's death taught him about being a parent.

The Guideposts editor-in-chief shares his excitement on Lori Schneider about to reach the Mt. Everest summit.

By jhinch3 min read

The Guideposts senior editor shares how to make a story stronger.

The Guideposts editor-in-chief shares how Lori Schneider climbed Mt. Everest with multiple sclerosis.

By Janice Croze3 min read

Mommy blogger Janice Croze experiences a moment of personal growth as a parent.