Inspirational Stories Archives

How to Be Blessed by God

Is it “luck” or putting yourself out there? Listening to your inner voice? Not dwelling on ill fortune? Here’s some help in getting your prayers answered.

5 Truths to Help You Love Yourself More

By Brooke Obie5 min read

This excerpt from Emily-Anne Rigal’s new book FLAWD shares advice on how to stop hating on yourself and other people.

Guideposts Classics: Rhonda Fleming’s Answered Prayer

By Rhonda Fleming4 min read

In this Guideposts Classic, actress Rhonda Fleming shares the story of her first encounter with God, when a desperate, prayerful plea received a response more direct than she ever have expected.

Speak a blessing over your child today. Michelle and her daughter Ally.

A God Idea: Speak Blessings Over Your Children

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

Our children are desperate for words of affirmation from parents. Never miss an opportunity to speak a blessing over them.

When You Need to Put Your Prayers to Work

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Some prayers require shoe leather, like visiting a friend in the hospital.

Prayer bench is a comforting treasure when renovating an old home.

The Power of the Prayer Bench

By Sabra Ciancanelli4 min read

A discovered treasure in an old farmhouse brings God’s comfort in this excerpt from Thin Places.

A mother prays for her unborn daughter's future.

God Hears Your Prayers

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

When God prompts you to pray for a specific person or urges you to lift a particular petition before Him, be obedient. God hears your prayers and He will answer them.

Don't feel like going to church. Here are inspiring stories who make a great effort to get there.

Inspiring Stories on Getting to Church

By Michelle Cox3 min read

When’s the last time we thanked God for the blessing of being able to go to church?

How a statue of Jesus revived a weary, lost woman.

When You’re Lost, God Finds You

By Diana Aydin3 min read

She was lost and discouraged, trying to navigate her way through a hospital of endless doors, elevators and stairwells. But then she stumbled upon a beautiful sight. Something that let her know God had been leading her all along.

Cancer Survivor Seun Adebiyi Is “Living Breath to Breath”

By Brooke Obie7 min read

Though the courageous American Cancer Society ambassador is in remission, he still lives by the mantra that got him through cancer: This too shall pass.