Barbara Eden: 14 Things to Know
She’s best known for playing a 2,000-year-old genie, but Barbara Eden, who celebrated her 91st birthday on August 23, 2022, has enjoyed a rich and varied career—and she’s still going strong!
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She’s best known for playing a 2,000-year-old genie, but Barbara Eden, who celebrated her 91st birthday on August 23, 2022, has enjoyed a rich and varied career—and she’s still going strong!
The famed adventurer and television host on facing his fears, his remote vacation hideaway and his respect for teachers.
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Popular singer-songwriter Amy Grant shares how her faith—and a particular spiritual practice—helped her get through a health crisis.
Emmy-winning TV host and author Mike Rowe reveals his real-life heroes, his favorite inspiring Scripture, and the hardest thing he’s ever done
In this story from November 1971, the star of the popular western TV series Cheyenne tells how his life was changed by the accident that almost killed him.
The champion golfer’s success on the PGA tour was nearly overshadowed by a lifelong disorder: anxiety
The golf superstar and two-time Masters champion discusses the role that the Bible plays in his life and career and shares key lessons his parents taught him.
As 2021 comes to a close, Guideposts pauses to remember some of the inspiring individuals who left us this past year.
As a teen, the award-winning actress and singer wanted Gloria Vanderbilt jeans, but the gift she received instead proved to be much more meaningful.
The award-winning singer and actress shares favorite Christmas memories and reveals how she came to love Guideposts magazine.