The Guideposts editor-in-chief shares his thoughts on Armando Galarraga losing a perfect game.
The greatest closer in baseball history takes no credit for his success. His magical cutter, says Mariano Rivera, was a gift from God.
The way players react to wins and losses not only inspire me but also offer pointers that I can use in my everyday life.
Tennis great Serena Williams, a 23-time singles champion in Grand Slam events, relies on prayer during matches.
Russell Martin, Jr.’s motivational story about working hard to succeed—just like his father.
Joanna Kovacs’ son, Joe, will be throwing the shot put for the U.S. in the 2016 Olympic Games. As an athlete and a single mom, Joanna was mother, father and even coach to Joe throughout his accomplished career.
Joanna Kovacs was mother, father and even coach to her shot-putting son, Joe. And now that he’s made the U.S. Olympics squad, she’ll be cheering him on from the stands in Rio de Janeiro.
All that year, he encountered racist aggression. Could Jackie Robinson turn the other cheek?
This Guideposts story from December 1958 profiles decathlete Rafer Johnson, who went on to become an Olympic champion, social activist and civil rights icon.
Prayer helped the former MLB player and coach see that life’s setbacks are only temporary.
