Trouble at the Inn
By Dina Donohue3 min read
In this classic story from 1966, a child puts the true meaning of Christmas into the annual holiday pageant.
Kindness
The Reason for Abundance
By julia-attaway1 min read
Peppers, onions, cucumbers, squash–and a kindness meant to be passed along.
Acts of Kindness
By julia-attaway2 min read
There’s something about remembering the good someone else has done you that changes your heart for the better.
Guideposts Classics: Bob Keeshan on Sharing
By Bob Keeshan5 min read
In this Guideposts Classic, Bob Keeshan, TV’s Captain Kangaroo, muses on the value of generosity.
Guideposts Classics: Loretta Young on the Power of Love
By Loretta Young7 min read
In this story from November 1952, acclaimed actress Loretta Young reminds us that our actions are measured by how lovingly we perform them.
The Greatest Gifts: Compassion, Kindness and Love
By Amy Wong2 min read
After the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, I found comfort in an unlikely place: a photograph from an ancient burial site, and the moving story behind it.
Carol Burnett’s Lesson in Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Some prayers, like some acts of generosity, need to be shared. But many don’t. In fact, secrecy seems to add power to these prayers.
I Believe in “Merry Christmas!”
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
It’s essential to be aware of religious and cultural differences, but must we water down who we are?
Infinite Kindness
By Rick Hamlin1 min read
Mostly what I remember about those days after the attacks on the World Trade Center is how kind we all were to each other, the kindness that knows pain.
Walking the Walk
By julia-attaway1 min read
One way to spend quiet time with God? Take a prayer walk around your neighborhood.
The Power of a Positive Encounter With a Stranger
By Amy Wong2 min read
Doing good feels good, but can receiving a random act of kindness can help you think positive? Here’s how a stranger with an umbrella restored my positive attitude
Guideposts Classics: Carol Burnett on Secret Kindness
By Carol Burnett8 min read
In this story from October 1977, beloved comedienne Carol Burnett shares the story of a mysterious stranger who helped kickstart her career.
