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.

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

SPIRIT LIFTING

someone cares • PASS IT ON

The Race Before Her • For this Olympic champion, success bred her greatest fear. How five verses set her free

Harold and Me • They’re nearly all gone now, the generation we call “The Greatest.” This woman’s mission was to honor one of them

‘‘I Love You, Dad!’’ • Some of your favorite GUIDEPOSTS writers share what they learned from their fathers

‘‘I Heard You Praying” • As a hospital chaplain, I had seen hopeless cases. But never one more seemingly hopeless than this

God’s Pillow • In 2016, the Soberanes Fire in Northern California was the costliest ever in the United States. It almost cost me my life, despite the promise I made to my wife

What You Wish For • She never wanted to see her abusive father again

Keeping It Real • In an age of social media, we’re experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. Two friends who met online tell you how to grow an authentic connection

Honor Thy Son • I was a Marine officer, a lifer—or so I thought. Then came Patrick

Mysterious Ways • More Than Coincidence

Worst-Case Scenario? • I’d had nagging injuries before and always recovered. Why wasn’t I confident that I would get better this time?

what prayer can do ® • POWER IN OUR DAY-TO-DAY LIVES

In the Everyday • Cooking, cleaning, breaking up the kids’ fights… If only I had a few minutes for myself!

Daily Prayers in Judaism

Coal Miner’s Daughter

Where I Belong • As an infant, she was left on the steps of a hospital in Jiaozuo, China. A loving family in Texas adopted her. But she always wondered why she’d been abandoned

Swimming Lessons • At first the pool was her refuge from problems at home and an outlet for her competitive drive. Eventually it would become something deeper, thanks to the right coach

family room ® • MEET THE PEOPLE IN OUR PAGES

continued • HOW A STORY MADE A DIFFERENCE