How Rereading His Letters from Vietnam Helped a Veteran Find Peace
Letters from soldiers stationed at the front during wartime can be inspiring and sometimes heartbreaking. For one woman and her ex-husband, these letters were healing.
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The Man Who Created the Heimlich Maneuver
By Henry J. Heimlich, M.D.6 min read
In this story from July 1995, Dr. Henry J. Heimlich shares the inspiring story of how he came to discover a way for average people to assist people who are choking.
Guideposts Classics: Mary Martin on Choosing Life
By Mary Martin9 min read
In this story from May 1984, the beloved star of stage and screen shares how she overcame health issues with determination, grit and faith.
This Differently Abled Rescue Dog Fit Her Family Perfectly
By Dana Polito-Corry6 min read
Her daughters, who both live with multiple disabilities, wanted a dog “just like us” for Christmas. But where in the world would she find such a pooch?
This Cat Senses When Someone Is at Risk of Suicide
By Dan Hoffman3 min read
A mental health counselor and cat fancier takes in a fifth feline, which proves to be unexpectedly invaluable to her practice.
How to Be Grateful in Hard Times
By Valerie Reiss3 min read
How could anyone be grateful after a cancer diagnosis? A young woman finds gratitude helped her cope and became a practice as she healed.
The Dog That Changed Two Little Girls’ Lives
Dana Polito-Corry introduces us to Carmella, the “differently abled” dog who is a perfect match for Dana’s two daughters.
Mary Ann Franco: The Other Side of Darkness
Mary Ann Franco was blind for 21 years. Listen as she talks about the miracle that restored her eyesight and what it’s like to see again.
Guideposts Classics: Art Carney on God’s Healing Power
By Art Carney6 min read
In this story from July 1997, Oscar- and Emmy-winner Art Carney shares the story about how God saw him through heart surgery—and made him a changed man.
Fighting Cancer With Nutrition
By Rev. Percy McCray Jr.6 min read
Rev. Percy McCray Jr., Director of Spiritual/Faith-Based Programs for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, explores the role of nutrition in preventing—and battling—cancer.
Faith Helps Veteran Overcome Survivor’s Guilt, PTSD and TBI
By Master Sgt. Adele Loar, U.S. Air Force (ret)8 min read
This Iraq vet wondered why she’d been allowed to survive a bomb attack, but she came to understand that she could honor her fallen comrades by living a full and faithful life.
Daily Devotion: Willing to Be Healed
By Robin White Goode2 min read
These inspiring words will encourage you to trust God to help you break free of self-imposed limitations.
