Guideposts Classics: Ruth Hussey on Answered Prayer
In this story from April 1953, Academy Award-nominated actress Ruth Hussey shares how a prayer helped her portray a role she found daunting: the Virgin Mary.
In this story from April 1953, Academy Award-nominated actress Ruth Hussey shares how a prayer helped her portray a role she found daunting: the Virgin Mary.
In this story from April 1965, the wife of Lowell Thomas, Jr., recalls the earthquake that struck Alaska in 1964—and the inspiring Easter morning that followed.
In this story from January 1967, actor Neil Hamilton, then starring as Commissioner Gordon on the popular TV series Batman, tells of a dramatic crossroad in his life.
20 years ago this month she told Guideposts the story of how faith, family—and one amazing teacher—helped her overcome her fear.
In this story from the October 1954 issue of Guideposts, a father writes a touching letter to his son.
In this story from January 1968, former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr recalls how the legendary coach Vince Lombardi instilled confidence in Starr and his teammates.
In this excerpt from his book This Is My God, as seen in the August 1961 issue of Guideposts, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and author Herman Wouk shares why he so valued Judaism’s observance of the Sabbath.
Kathryn Koob, one of 52 Americans taken hostage in Iran on November 4, 1979, shares how her faith helped her endure the 444-day ordeal.
In this story from August 1976, Corrie ten Boom, the author of The Hiding Place, recalls her watchmaker father’s timeless advice.
He lost his legs in Vietnam but his commander lost his life. Would he ever be able to forgive himself?
In this story from November 1993, actor James Earl Jones pays tribute to the teacher who helped him find his voice as an actor.
In this story from January 1963, John Glenn’s mother shares how her son, the first American to orbit the earth and a multi-term U.S. Senator, continued to rely on his faith and small-town values.