Guideposts Classics: Douglas MacArthur’s Favorite Thanksgiving Story
By General Douglas MacArthur8 min read
In this story from November 1953, General Douglas MacArthur shares a holiday tale that is nearly 100 years old.
Mother
Whether you call her Mom, Mama, Ma, or your own pet name, your mother is a precious woman because she gave you the ultimate gift–your life.
Paying God’s Love Forward
By Rick Jackson9 min read
A boy alone at Christmas receives a gift that would change his life.
Guideposts Classics: Danny Thomas on Prayer and Promises
By Danny Thomas8 min read
In this story from May 1981, actor and comedian Danny Thomas recalls how an answered prayer led him to found Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
The Windows of Sainte-Chapelle
By Carol Wallace3 min read
There are some places where heaven meets earth…
A Job Too Big for Santa
By John Forrest7 min read
An amateur Santa guides a hospitalized boy to the source of all hope and healing.
Gratitude for the Angel That Saved Her Life
By Joan Wester Anderson3 min read
A woman is rescued by a heavenly visitor in this true story excerpted from Dreams of Angels.
Danny Thomas, the ‘Patron Saint’ of Hopeful Causes
By Marlo Thomas5 min read
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital started with a prayer—and a promise—from Marlo Thomas’ father, Danny.
A Heart Like Cubby’s
By George Barnes7 min read
He never wanted this dog. Now he didn’t know what he would do without him.
Healing Prayer for a Boy with Leukemia on Hanukkah
By Yosef Eliezrie5 min read
A young rabbinical student discovers his own Hanukkah miracle as he battles leukemia.
100-Year-Old Woman Gets Her ‘Wish of a Lifetime’
By Guideposts1 min read
The non-profit organization granted Ruby Holt’s wish to see the ocean for the first time
Guideposts Classics: Robert Duvall on Faith and Inspiration
By Robert Duvall8 min read
In this story from April 1998, acclaimed actor Robert Duvall reveals how playing a preacher impacted his spiritual life.
Praise Him in the Morning
By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read
Even if you’re not a morning person, a little praise first thing goes a long way—especially during the Thanksgiving season.
