Stories of Faith and Hope

Marlo and her father visit one of the young patients at St. Jude's

Danny Thomas, the ‘Patron Saint’ of Hopeful Causes

By Marlo Thomas5 min read

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital started with a prayer—and a promise—from Marlo Thomas’ father, Danny.

Jackie and Diane in aprons at a healthy church supper

Wednesday Night Special

By Jackie Scott4 min read

These weight-loss whizzes help other members of their church lose weight, too.

Guideposts Classics: Graham Kerr’s Spiritual Awakening

By Graham and Treena Kerr9 min read

In this story from September 1976, TV’s Galloping Gourmet and his wife share the story of how faith in God healed their marriage.

Boots on the Ground

By Edie Melson2 min read

It’s only in the middle of a conflict do you get the information you need to succeed.

Guideposts editor-in-chief Edward Grinnan and his dog, Millie

When Compassion Rules the Day

By Edward Grinnan3 min read

With fear mounting around the Ebola outbreak, the virus of exclusion can be as deadly as any.

Chance Encounter?

By Edward Grinnan2 min read

When did you first discover Guideposts? For editor-in-chief Edward Grinnan, it was just in time.

Words of Wisdom from Eleanor Roosevelt

By Michelle Medlock Adams4 min read

Give yourself a makeover from the inside out. Ask God to develop the fruits of the spirit within you, to become so lovely on the inside that it spills out onto everyone you encounter.

Waiting on the Lord

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

Sometimes we’re called to wait, and it’s hard. But that’s when the Lord molds our character.

Blogger Michelle Adams and her daughter, Ally.

Years of “settling” can wear you down and steal your hope and joy. But, I’m here to tell you–it’s time you stop settling for less. It’s time you stop thinking that you don’t deserve to be truly happy.