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The benefits of learning new skills at any age.


Koko, the gorilla who learned sign language and touched hearts around the world with her expressions of emotion and empathy, has passed away at 46.

How the inspiring man behind A Man Called Peter prayed.

How looking at clouds can help us deal with passing emotions

A retired pastor who gave up boxing more than half a century earlier puts up his dukes once again with a new and unlikely foe in his sights: Parkinson’s.

The founder and owner of an industrial steel processing company in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, shares how his own daughter’s struggles with addiction inspired him to change his hiring process to give recovering addicts a chance at a decent job with a working wage.

Let these quotes encourage you to take care of yourself and motivate you on your journey to better health.

A granddaughter reflects on Peale’s 120th birthday.

A writer appreciates her friends during her career.

In this story from September 1989, popular actress Marla Gibbs shares how she came to understand that when it comes to faith, the first step can be the toughest—and the most rewarding.

Guideposts begins an “everyday greatness” project. Share your story about a hero you know.
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