Finding Life Purpose

Have you wondered what your life purpose may be? Instead of feeling intimidated by the proposition, remember that finding purpose in life is a journey, not a destination. Finding life purpose is one of the most profound and satisfying experiences you can have.

Police chaplain John Revell of Building Community and Chief Moss

Building Bridges Within the Communities They Serve

By Evan Miller4 min read

Building Community, a nationwide program—created by a Connecticut police chaplain—brings neighborhoods together through police-led projects and events.

Pastor Mark Batterson; Photo courtesy: Mark Batterson

7 Daily Habits to Reach Your God-Sized Goals

By Olivia Abel3 min read

In his new book Win the Day, pastor and best-selling author Mark Batterson shares how to stress less—and make the most of each day.

Fork in the road symbol; Photo credit: FABIOFILZI/GETTY IMAGES

How a Divine Calling Brings Life Purpose

By Kaylin Kaupish7 min read

Doctors, pastors, and writers alike weigh in on this heaven-sent sense of direction.

Guideposts Says Goodbye: Notable Deaths of 2020

By Brett Leveridge12 min read

As 2020 comes to a close, Guideposts pauses to remember some of the inspiring individuals who left us this past year.

Erik Pauze with 2019 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree; Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer

The Man Who Picks Out the Rockefeller Center Tree

By Celeste McCauley2 min read

Ever wondered who finds the towering tree that stands in NYC’s Rockefeller Center every Christmas? Meet Eric Pauze…

Robert Young; photo by David Scott Smith

The Great Spirit Moved Him to Help House the Nation’s Elders

By Robert Young7 min read

In this story from 2004, a man’s life was changed by a newspaper headline: “Native American Elders Freeze to Death”

This Chuck Wagon Chef Followed His Heart—and His Stomach

By Kent Rollins7 min read

He’s dedicated his life to keeping the art of cooking for cowboys alive and well.

Elise Ballard/Photo credit: Ersin Karabulut

A Conversation with an Epiphany Expert

By The Editors7 min read

Elise Ballard has written a book about these divine revelations and how sudden insight can change your life.

Miriam Green on Her Life in Beer Sheva, Israel

Miriam Green, an American-Israeli living in Israel, shares the history of her adopted home and explains what inspired her to emigrate to Israel years ago.