Inspirational Stories Archives

Billboard in Times Square honoring Bretagne the dog and her handler, Denise Corliss. Photo by BarkPost.

The Intimacy of an Unexpected Moment

By colleen-hughes2 min read

Chance encounters happen each day. And they can offer a moment of wonder.

How signs of love show up in mysterious places.

Heart-Shaped Signs of Love

By Diana Aydin2 min read

Have you ever looked up and seen a little sign of wonder that reminds you of someone you love?

Celebrating a long marriage of ups and downs, connection and prayer.

The True Meaning of Love

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

What’s the secret to a long-lasting marriage? Effort, forgiveness, patience and prayer come to mind.

Owl thanks man who saved him at Wild at Heart Rescue in Mississippi.

How an Owl Thanked a Hero

By Diana Aydin2 min read

How a great horned owl unexpectedly thanked a wildlife volunteer who rescued him.

Angel on a Train

By colleen-hughes1 min read

Sometimes it’s the little moments that can bring joy into a morning commute to work. Here’s one.

Author Carol Wallace: Revisiting ‘Ben-Hur’

Author Carol Wallace speaks of her great-great-grandfather, Lew Wallace, and shares the challenges she faced in revising his classic novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, for a modern audience. Watch the trailer for the upcoming Ben-Hur movie!

Must Miracles Defy Science?

By Adam Hunter3 min read

When it comes to miracles, do they have to defy scientific scrutiny, or is it that God doesn’t have to break the laws of nature to change our lives?

Norman Vincent Peale surrounded by his grandchildren on his 75th birthday.

The Joyous Birthday Season of Grandpa Peale

By Katie Allen Berlandi2 min read

Norman Vincent Peale’s granddaughter reflects on his everlasting inspiration in her life as well as so many others.

Muhammad Ali: A Champion in the Ring and in Life

By Brett Leveridge4 min read

A Guideposts staffer shares a memorable encounter he had with former heavyweight champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali that offered a brief glimpse of the man behind the legend.