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She was a 14-year-old tomboy bookworm. What could she possibly have in common with her glamorous new stepmom?
In 1978, author Loren Eiseley published an essay called “The Star Thrower.” It recounts a beach walk by a narrator...
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She was a 14-year-old tomboy bookworm. What could she possibly have in common with her glamorous new stepmom?

The man she fell in love with while they were both stationed in Iraq was struggling with PTSD and the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury. Could they progress beyond their caregiver-patient roles?

Never comfortable driving at night, she lost control of her car on a dark, winding road. Were her worst fears to be realized?

In this story from January 1962, Green Acres star Eddie Albert shares how he and his wife relied on divine guidance in navigating the process of adopting a child.

They were told their beloved Italian greyhound’s diabetes was untreatable. Then her husband had the strangest dream.

For a control freak like her, the tango was more than just a dance. And Angelo became more than just a partner.

How are our values formed? How do we pass faith on to our children? This sociologist has devoted 35 years to these questions.

Whenever I struggle in life, a butterfly will magically appear out of nowhere. It happened again today.

It was a pitch-black night. Her cat was stuck and scared, and she knew just how the poor kitty felt.

Guideposts‘ Executive Editor shares how he came to view a new modern version of the Good Book as his “go-to” translation.

His Afghan interpreter, Janis Shinwari, saved his life. Now it was his turn to return the favor.

If it wasn’t for horse racing–and Van Varner–I probably never would have come to Guideposts.
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