Be an Encourager
One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.—Proverbs 18:24 (NIV)
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How The Christmas Star Brought Strength and Reassurance
By Brock Kidd2 min read
A phone call from a friend reminded her that God was always nearby with a message.
A Dog Named Blue Taught Her a Valuable Lesson at Christmas
By Starla "Misty" Spray8 min read
While home for Christmas break, a stressed-out college student receives a lesson in faithful living from a senior gentleman and his beloved black Labrador.
A Christmas Lesson in Gratitude
By Jackie Clements-Marenda7 min read
In 1960, all she wanted for Christmas was a Chatty Cathy doll, but she got something even better.
She Remembered Her Childhood Pinky Swear Promise
By Georgia Hubley4 min read
She was sad about her upcoming relocation to California. Then she remembered a promise she had made to her late best friend.
How a New York City Cabbie Helped Her Cope With Her Grief
By Carolina Pichardo4 min read
She avoided buses and subways because she wanted a quiet ride home. Or so she thought.
A Great Way to Share Your Garden with Others
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi3 min read
Inviting a neighbor into your growing space is a beautiful, sacred experience.
Remembering Oscar Greene, a Friend to Guideposts
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
A former contributor and man of solid faith dies at 104.
A New Way to Pray: ‘Circular Prayers’
By Bob Hostetler2 min read
An old family tradition inspires another path to prayer while connecting with others.
5 Easy Service and Sharing Projects to Do with Your Neighbors
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi3 min read
Connecting with your community is part of living a positive life.
Positive Living—Finding Happiness in Your Community
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
New research connects diverse neighborhoods with feelings of satisfaction at home.
A Note of Hope from the Garden: One Plant, Many Blooms
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Nourish, feed and care for yourself, and you will blossom too.
