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In this 1951 story, the store’s founder shares how 5,000 glasses of free H2o per day—and a friendly, faith-based approach to doing business—helped South Dakota’s Wall Drug thrive.
In 1978, author Loren Eiseley published an essay called “The Star Thrower.” It recounts a beach walk by a narrator...
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In this 1951 story, the store’s founder shares how 5,000 glasses of free H2o per day—and a friendly, faith-based approach to doing business—helped South Dakota’s Wall Drug thrive.

Many of us are unsure about how best to interact with friends and loved ones who have Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, but it can be easy as asking them about their lives.

Author, speaker, blogger, pastor’s wife, TV personality and—whew!—mother of five Jen Hatmaker reminds us that no parent is perfect. You can only do your best.

In this Guideposts Classic, actress Rhonda Fleming shares the story of her first encounter with God, when a desperate, prayerful plea received a response more direct than she ever have expected.

At Edward Grinnan’s invitation, dozens of readers sent in snapshots of their dogs. We hope these pictures and stories will inspire you.

In this story from November 1957, NFL Hall of famer and sports commentator Frank Gifford shares the vital role that prayer played in his football career.

Her husband’s diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s presented a daunting challenge, but she learned to be the caregiver he needed.

In this story from March 1982, beloved actor and dancer Ray Bolger shares how he was inspired by a favorite Bible verse to share his performing talents with the world.

While filming her inspiring new movie, 90 Minutes in Heaven, Kate Bosworth made a spiritual connection with the woman she was portraying.

Kate Bosworth stars in 90 Minutes in Heaven, based on the book by Don Piper, a pastor who underwent a near-death experience following a horrific automobile accident.

In this story from May 1982, legendary actress Lillian Gish shares how a particular Bible verse reminded her that God’s power can push the darkness aside in times of trouble.

In this story from June 1962, comedian Joe E. Brown shares some of the low points in his life and how he came to understand that God was always there to see him through.
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