An Advent Message from Rick Hamlin: Be the Light in Someone’s Life!
Rick reminds us that Jesus told us we were the light of the world, and during the Christmas season, small gestures allow us to be just that.
Inspiration
An Advent Message from Rick Hamlin: Christmas Is Coming!
Rick Hamlin reminds us that that in this time of waiting for a return to something like normal, a day of great celebration is just around the corner.
How to Be ‘Body Normative’
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
The most positive way you can love yourself is to accept yourself exactly the way you are.
Rafer Johnson: An Athlete Whose Faith Came First
By The Editors2 min read
This Guideposts story from December 1958 profiles decathlete Rafer Johnson, who went on to become an Olympic champion, social activist and civil rights icon.
The Book That Changed Her Life
By Phoebe Love5 min read
She was separated from her copy of an inspiring book called L’Abri, but it never left her heart.
Sharing Food and Faith During This Difficult Holiday Season
By Sam Sifton5 min read
The acclaimed New York Times food writer offers five ways to celebrate the joy of Christmas—even from afar.
Netflix Debuts ‘The Christmas Chronicles 2,’ Starring Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn
By Kaylin Kaupish3 min read
The cast talk about blended families, believing in Santa and why this movie is so important right now.
How to Overcome the ‘Negativity Bias’
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi3 min read
You’re not stuck in a half-empty glass if you recognize and work with your most challenging impulses.
Continued: How Guideposts Stories Make a Difference
By The Editors17 min read
Enjoy these inspiring updates on Guideposts stories from the people who wrote them and readers whose lives were touched by them.
How Gratitude Helps Us Cope with Anxiety
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Giving thanks is a self-care tool we can use at any time.
How to Focus on Positive, Intrinsic Rewards
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
External rewards (like a brownie!) don’t always meet the moment when you are building a positive life from within.
Historical Figures and Their Divine Experiences
By The Editors20 min read
From Christian mystics, to saints, to authors and activists, here are stories of people whose divine experiences—and inspiring legacies—point to a hidden heavenly hand at work in our world.
