God Promised Her a Man Who Fit the Bill
By Barbara Wilson4 min read
Her heart knew the love of her life’s name and she was determined to find him.
Miracles
The Big Question: If God Knows All, Why Pray?
By Elena Tafone2 min read
If God knows each and every one of us, sometimes better than we know ourselves, what is the purpose of prayer? As God says in Jeremiah 1:5, “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” He knows our every thought and desire. He knows what we want and what we need—even if we don’t yet know it ourselves. So, if God knows all, why pray? Spiritually sage people, from pastors to philosophers, offer their own answers to this question.
Mysterious Ways: Thoughtworthy Quotes
By The Editors2 min read
A collection of awe-inspiring words from authors, philosophers, mystics, theologians and other wise people of faith.
How a Cat Helped Her Hold on to Her Faith
By Melanie C.6 min read
She thought she was losing her son to addiction until a cat came along and gave her the assurance she needed.
Amazing Grace: The Healing Power of Music
By Elena Tafone5 min read
Research shows that harmonies have healing and spiritual effects on our minds, bodies and souls.
A Dream Led Her to a Discarded Piano
By Jan Jakeman5 min read
She hadn’t played in years, then her dream came true.
The Big Question: Why Are We Here?
By Elena Tafone3 min read
It’s something each of us has asked ourselves at some point in our lives, whether it’s a passing thought while riding the bus or during the type of deep contemplation that keeps you up late into the night. What is my purpose? Here are a few thoughts from authors, experts, and spiritual leaders on humanity’s ultimate question.
What Makes Our Guideposts Staffers Feel Awe?
By The Editors3 min read
Awe is one of humankind’s most powerful states of being. Studies show it has the ability to strengthen your faith, improve your health—even change your perceptions of time. Here are all the ways, big and small, that the Guideposts staff experiences awe.
Heaven Helped This Pilot Make an Emergency Landing
By Cathy Lewan9 min read
Thrust into a life-and-death situation, this pilot learned that, though she had no passengers, she wasn’t alone.
5 Messages Received in Heaven
By Diana Aydin5 min read
From seeing deceased loved ones to foreseeing the future, these near-death experiences reveal one common trait.
A Miraculous Release from Alcohol Addiction
By Dan Wakefield8 min read
After reading a certain Psalm over and over, he began a new life journey to overcome his addiction.
The Miracle of Pentecost Delivers a Powerful Reminder
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
The miracle of Pentecost and what it means to us.
