Stories of Faith and Hope

The Uplifting Freedom of Passover

How Passover offers freedom for doing good.

Purdue University power forward Caleb "Biggie" Swanigan

Mentor Guides Hoops Star to March Madness and Beyond

Weighing in at nearly 400 at age 13, Purdue University’s Caleb Swanigan got off to a rough start, but his older brother made a call that changed his life.

Boston Marathon bombing survivor Rebekah Gregory and her son, Noah

How One Bombing Survivor Overcame Injuries and Fear

By Rebekah Gregory9 min read

In Guideposts‘ April 2017 cover story, this young mother shares how she survived the Boston Marathon bombing. Could she survive the aftermath?

This Heart Attack Survivor Wants You to Know the Signs

By Jessica Toomer4 min read

After surviving a heart attack, Bertha “B” Verde wants other women to know what she didn’t when it comes to heart disease.

Encourage Someone for Lent

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Instead of focusing on giving something up for Lent, why not take something on, like encouraging people you meet?

teens from different racial backgrounds gardening together, smiling

At-Risk Teens Grow Hope in Community Garden

By Jessica Toomer3 min read

Here’s how Project L.I.F.T.’s inspiring after school program helps these teens prepare for a better future.

A warm welcome at the American Bible Society

Finding God’s Grace at the American Bible Society

By Katie Allen Berlandi2 min read

A warm welcome and celebration of the Peale legacy at the new headquarters in Philadelphia

Feather illuminated by light as it falls from the sky

Billy Graham on God’s Secret Agents

By Billy Graham14 min read

In times of need, God’s holy messengers are there on the look out for us. Billy Graham illustrates how he took a biblical study approach on the duties of our heavenly angels.

The Bible opened on a sun lit ledge in a forest.

Billy Graham: Siren Songs of Today

By Billy Graham4 min read

Staying true to your faith is an important lesson about faith according to Billy Graham. Here are some ways we can listen to the “siren songs” that the renowned evangelist has heard.

Philip Yancey: The Triumph Over Suffering

By Diana Aydin7 min read

Journalist and bestselling author Philip Yancey speaks to editor Diana Aydin about why we suffer, why God is sometimes silent, and how to emerge from the depths of despair stronger than before