Stories of Hope Archives

Ludwig Guttmann presents gold medal to Australian Paralympian Tony South in stories of hope

How Jewish Neurosurgeon Ludwig Guttmann Gave People Hope

By Kaylin Kaupish3 min read

The founder of the Paralympic Games also saved dozens of men from the Nazis.

Jeanette Levellie; photo by Matthew Gilson

Overcoming Her Sugar Addiction Was the Sweetest Victory of All

By Jeanette Levellie5 min read

Accepting that she relied on sweets made her view her love of them differently.

Saint Peter's basketball team celebrates

The Power of the Underdog

By Edward Grinnan3 min read

Inspired by a scrappy Saint Peter’s basketball team, we too can come out of nowhere to fight overwhelming odds.

God Guided This Recovering Addict to Plant a Community Farm

By Daron Babcock10 min read

He’d never gardened a day in his life, but he was led to help an underserved Dallas community by growing fresh vegetables

A heart made of blue and yellow flowers in the hands of a child

Help for Ukraine: How the Human Spirit Shines During the Darkest of Times

By Daisy Urgiles4 min read

These inspiring stories show moments of solidarity in the midst of conflict.

Generation Inspiration: Elder Volunteering

Clark and Jean Paradise received the Home Instead Senior Care Salute to Service Award.

Snark No More: She Gave Up Sarcasm for Lent

A woman who too often turned to sarcastic judgement of other people shares how her daughter convinced her to give up “snark” for Lent. Look for Laura’s story in the March 2017 edition of Guideposts.

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Experience ‘The Power of Positive Thinking’ in a New Unabridged Audiobook

By Kaylin Kaupish3 min read

For the 70th anniversary of Norman Vincent Peale’s groundbreaking book, his grandson discusses the new audiobook and why its message of hope is even more important today.

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5 Adoption Stories to Warm Your Heart

By Kaylin Kaupish4 min read

These happy adoption stories show us the miracle of divinely found families.

A Mother’s Tips for Talking to Kids About Drugs

Author Christine Naman, whose teenage daughter struggled with addiction, discusses actions parents can take to decrease the likelihood that their children will get involved with alcohol and drugs and to help them get sober if they do.