A Cancer Survivor Creates an Oasis in the Woods
By Mark J. Speckhart7 min read
While in the hospital for treatment, he envisioned a bench he could build, a place for meditation, reflection and healing—not just for himself but for others
Inspiration
His Wife Led Him Back to His First Love—Music
By Brian Cade8 min read
Years after he’d given up being a musician, the gift of a piano put him back on the path he belonged on
6 Ways to Boost Your Well-Being
By The Editors2 min read
If you find you’re running low on energy and initiative, here are some tips for creating a better quality of life
Guideposts Classics: Ray Bradbury on Celebrating God’s Gifts
By Ray Bradbury5 min read
In this story from June 1991, science fiction author Ray Bradbury shares how an encounter with a sideshow performer convinced him to embrace the gifts God had given him.
A Collection of Lou Dean Stories
By Daisy Urgiles5 min read
Enjoy this selection of inspiring stories by Lou Dean.
For This Veteran, Music Is Lovelier the Second Time Around
This veteran thought he had given up the trumpet for good, but his wife arranged for an unexpected encore.
How to Choose Joy One Day at a Time
By Pablo Diaz2 min read
Finding joy in the ordinary events in life.
How High Is Your Spiritual Enthusiasm Today?
By julia-attaway2 min read
Be mindful of your spiritual weather report.
How to Handle the ‘Shock’ of Good News
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
How to let good news fully enter your heart and amplify inner peace
What Does Happiness Look Like Around the World?
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Positive words grouped by language.
What Is the Most Beloved Hymn?
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
The Hymn Society’s members reveal their votes for the greatest hymn of all time.
Trent Shelton: How Failure Inspired Him to Find a New Purpose
By Trent Shelton8 min read
When he didn’t achieve his NFL dreams, he had to forge a new path to success and contentment—helping others in the process.
