Years after he’d given up his musical career, the gift of a piano put him back on track.
In this story from the October 1954 issue of Guideposts, a father writes a touching letter to his son.
He thought he knew what he was running for—until he figured out what he was running from.
If we look beyond our own needs and desires and focus on how we can share our gifts, gratification will come to others and to ourselves.
In this story from May 1963, actor William Gargan, who amassed over 100 film credits over 30 years, shares how a cancer diagnosis ended his career but gave him a new purpose.
In this story from June 1991, the science fiction author shares how an encounter with a sideshow performer convinced him to embrace the gifts God had given him: A passion and a talent for writing.
In this story from January 1947, Harold Russell, who, after losing his hands during World War II, won two Oscars for his portrayal of Homer Parish in The Best Years of Our Lives, shares the importance of faith during wartime—and after.
Tormented by memories of the Vietnam War, he turned to alcohol. Music was his path to sobriety and salvation.
He’d never gardened a day in his life, but he was led to help an underserved Dallas community by growing fresh vegetables
He was the CEO of a respected addiction treatment program, but his own life was spinning out of control until a DUI arrest shone a spotlight on his drinking problem.
Carolyn Maull McKinstry, survivor of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing and friend of the victims, shares how she was able to heal from the sorrow and fear of that day.
When God gives you a project, it’s important to begin it. But even more important to finish it.
