
When Failure Is a Good Thing
Here’s why failure is a good thing, says Guideposts blogger Pablo Diaz. It means you tried. And you can learn from it.
“Summer afternoon–summer afternoon, to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” That age-old...
Read MoreDevotions, prayer, sleep stories, Biblical meditations, and more — all designed to bring you peace and draw you closer to God.
Learn MoreWhether you’ve achieved a big goal or reached a tiny milestone, success is a journey as well as a destination.

Here’s why failure is a good thing, says Guideposts blogger Pablo Diaz. It means you tried. And you can learn from it.

Success is never achieved alone, Guideposts blogger Pablo Diaz reminds us. Remember those who helped you and don’t forget to help others reach their goals.

Follow these six steps from the Bible to accomplish your goals.

In this 1951 story, the store’s founder shares how 5,000 glasses of free H2o per day—and a friendly, faith-based approach to doing business—helped South Dakota’s Wall Drug thrive.

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.

In this Guideposts Classic from September 1990, the popcorn purveyor with the memorable name shares how a certain Bible verse led to success in selling his gourmet popping corn.

If we operate without physical and spiritual care for extended periods of time, we will ultimately break down.

Orchids remind me of the importance of doing the Lord’s work.

It’s okay to have weight loss goals—realistic, non-photoshopped goals—and push forward to achieve a healthy, fit body. But comparing yourself to others will only make that journey less enjoyable.

Think about how much more we could do for God if we’d all help each other, if our focus was on what we could accomplish for Him instead of ourselves.

The number one excuse for not exercising regularly is: “I just don’t have time.” But, guess what? There is time—even in your busy schedule. You just have to find it.

Personal trainer Theresa Rowe explains how to get the most out of your workout.
Every year Guideposts brings hope and inspiration into the lives of millions of people in need. Your generosity powers these efforts.
Your giving will be used to enable us to continue spreading practical hope and faith to those who need it most.