Elizabeth Sherrill: 70 Years a Guideposts Icon

I have known Elizabeth Sherrill since I started at Guideposts in 1984, but I knew her by reputa­tion…

Diversity Has Strengthened the Bonds of This Pastor’s Congregation

Three simple words that have divided our nation. Black lives matter. Even at the church where I am…

Corrie ten Boom: A Spirit-Lifting True Story

Caught in a Tornado, a Heavenly Voice Reassured Her

I live near Omaha, in southeastern Nebraska. If I ran to the basement every time I heard a…

Appreciating God’s Incredible Creation

This morning I opened the blinds to let in the sunshine and noticed something new outside one of…

A Pastor’s Thoughts on the Blessings of a Diverse Congregation

Greetings. My name is Derrick Shields, and I have the pleasure of serving as lead pastor at Christ…

An Easter Like the Very First One

Easter wasn’t really the same this year, was it? Having to worship remotely, not singing together in a church…

A Miraculous Rescue from a Raging Inferno

On the plains of northwest Oklahoma, you can see for miles: nothing but prairie grass, clumps of cedar…

A Message of Hope from Marilyn Turk: Set Time Aside for God

Good morning, I’m Marilyn Turk, and welcome to my kitchen. This is where I meet with God each…

A Dream Helped a Wrongfully Convicted Prisoner Remain Hopeful

The night I had the dream began like most nights—with me lying awake on my prison cot, each…

A Collection of Lou Dean Stories

A Lesson Learned from a Faithful Dog Every year, Lou welcomed people from a local youth group to…

8 Things You Should Know About the History of Nativity Scenes

If you display a plaster or carved Nativity set (or crèche) this Christmas, you are taking part in a…