Stories of Faith and Hope

One Church’s Inspiring Example of Making Amends

By Pablo Diaz3 min read

With its founding rooted in acrimony, a congregation proves it’s never too late to do the right thing.

A young girl enters her elementary school

Seven Sweet Words That Changed Her Life

By Mary Ann Bird3 min read

Made to feel she didn’t belong because of her cleft palate, a young girl’s outlook is changed by a teacher’s kindness.

Pastor and author Michael Todd; photo courtesy Michael Todd

3 Questions: Michael Todd

By Celeste McCauley3 min read

The pastor and author shares what he means when he speaks of “crazy faith.”

Ty'Ann Brown, Guideposts' Vice President of Ministries

Keeping the Faith: Resurrect Your Faith

By Ty'Ann Brown2 min read

Guideposts’ Vice President of Ministries shares how she bounces back when she experiences a stumble in her faith journey

Lou Dean takes her morning walk; photo by Matt Staver

The Great Outdoors Is Her Sanctuary

By Lou Dean7 min read

While living in the remote high desert of Colorado, Lou Dean has grown closer than ever to God

Snark No More: She Gave Up Sarcasm for Lent

A woman who too often turned to sarcastic judgement of other people shares how her daughter convinced her to give up “snark” for Lent. Look for Laura’s story in the March 2017 edition of Guideposts.

Her Search for Her Roots Reminded Her She Is a Child of God

By Tonya May Avent8 min read

It was a simple question that led her to her true identity: Where does your family come from?

Bubba Watson at Pensacola Country Club; photo credit: Larsen&Talbert

Bubba Watson: How Faith Helped Him Conquer His Anxiety

By Bubba Watson11 min read

The champion golfer’s success on the PGA tour was nearly overshadowed by a lifelong disorder: anxiety

3 Kitchen Tips from Cooking Sensation Brenda Gantt

The Facebook star, an expert in Southern cooking, offers advice on how to get good results in the kitchen and discusses the role of faith in her own life as a cook.

Bubba Watson on the Bible and the Lessons His Parents Taught Him

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.

Ty'Ann Brown, Guideposts' Vice President of Ministries; photo by Stephen Reid

Keeping the Faith: Resisting Temptation

By Ty'Ann Brown2 min read

Guideposts’ Vice President of Ministries reminds us that even Jesus had to work to resist temptation. Here’s how to cut out the earthly distractions and focus on God instead.