Guideposts

Guideposts is a monthly inspirational, interfaith, non profit magazine written by people from all walks of life. Its articles help readers achieve their maximum personal and spiritual potential.

Hope in Action

Guideposts

the up side® • QUOTES FROM TODAY’S POSITIVE THINKERS

SPIRIT LIFTING

someone cares • PASS IT ON

Stronger Than Ever • The pandemic, job loss, grief…that would test any marriage. How this couple found their way back to each other

Mysterious Ways • More Than Coincidence

Lucky Chuck • The patient in trauma room six looked up at me, smiled and said, “What’s the difference between God and a brain surgeon?”

A Preview From Walking in Grace 2025

His Own Path • My son Tim was a lot like me. And maybe that’s why I worried about him

Not So Different After All • The last time I was in a prison was to visit my father. I swore I would never go back. Years later, something was pulling me to San Quentin to finally share my story

Committed • What could be worse for a young newlywed than to lose his wedding ring? Risking his life to find it

Living an Abundant Life • A conversation with spirituality and health researcher Harold G. Koenig, M.D., on what makes people truly happy

Active Duty • I’d tried everything for my knee—physical therapy, gel injections, a cumbersome brace. Everything except prayer

A Boy Named Sue

Kindred Spirits • I thought the nose ring gave it away—she was just another teenager. I couldn’t imagine how she could help me

The Kids Are Alright • My twin boys and I had always been close. I thought they needed me. Now I wasn’t so sure

Blackie & Rosebud • What would happen to my friend’s cats now

A Prayer for Cullen • Even in a family crisis, I had trouble quieting my mind enough to listen for God

Answered Prayers

Special Delivery • A month after my wife died and my life felt so empty, the only thing I had to look forward to was Amazon

Rejoice in All Things • My husband and I had an annual tradition of celebrating the high points of the year. This time, he wanted to try something different

what prayer cando® • POWER IN OUR DAY-TO-DAY LIVES

family room® • MEET THE PEOPLE IN OUR PAGES

continued • HOW A STORY MADE A DIFFERENCE

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