Family Archive
My Biggest Catch
May 01, 2008 | 08:05
Fishing was smelly, boring and made me sick. Literally. I couldn't understand why my husband was crazy about it.
The Dance Lesson
April 01, 2008 | 07:04
Dancing again brought one woman closer to her husband and her mother
10 Simple Steps to Solve Your Money Problems
April 01, 2008 | 07:04
How to face your financial challenges head on
The Truth About Money
March 18, 2008 | 08:03
How we all invest a little of ourselves in our finances
Saving Your Family's Stories
March 01, 2008 | 07:03
Why it's important to keep your family's history alive
Expert Advice: Love Well Spent
February 28, 2008 | 10:02
A relationship expert weighs in on money issues
Expert Advice: Secrets No More
February 27, 2008 | 09:02
Dr. Neil Clark Warren gives advice on dealing with your spouse's addiction
Expert Advice: Together Apart
February 26, 2008 | 13:02
A relationship expert weighs in on coping with distance.
Expert Advice: Promise Kept
February 26, 2008 | 12:02
A relationship expert discusses the key to commitment.
A Lifelong Bond
February 01, 2008 | 07:02
How your kids can really get to know their grandparents—regardless of where you live.
Muscle Car Mission
January 01, 2008 | 12:01
The front end and hood were rusted, the floorboard was rotted through. Still, I told my wife, it was every man’s dream.
Love Comes in All Sizes
December 01, 2007 | 10:12
Amy Roloff shares her famous TLC family's Christmas traditions—and how they inspire her children to become the best they can be.
A Father's Prayer
December 01, 2007 | 07:12
After suffering the sadness of a miscarriage, we were overjoyed by the impending birth of our daughter. When heartbreak threatened us this time, we were not about to let it defeat us.
Their Stories
November 01, 2007 | 13:11
A 14-year-old boy asked his grandpa, “What did you do during the war?” The answer was just the beginning.
Way Off Broadway
October 01, 2007 | 13:10
It started as a way to help her autistic son. It ended up being a musical.
Homecoming
October 01, 2007 | 12:10
Trapped together in the Sierra Nevada by a fierce snowstorm, he saw his father in a new light.
Not My Type
October 01, 2007 | 11:10
When a woman in her late 30s had almost lost hope of finding her Prince Charming, she found that love comes in unexpected packages.
Face Time
October 01, 2007 | 08:10
Every morning, I rushed to my computer to read email and surf online instead of connecting with my husband.
Backyard Getaway
October 01, 2007 | 08:10
With my husband’s health woes, travel was out. But we could still have a vacation.
A Full Plate
October 01, 2007 | 07:10
This is a fun craft project I invented called "Grace Plates," which can be done with kids before meals.
Love Online
September 01, 2007 | 10:09
Two GUIDEPOSTS readers find love online in their search for answers—and prayer.
After the Fall
September 01, 2007 | 09:09
A construction worker's dangerous fall helps his mother come to a realization.
Surprised by Love
August 01, 2007 | 12:08
After 37 years of marriage it seemed we had nothing left in common…except a silly green frog.
8 Dozen Roses
August 01, 2007 | 08:08
Mom and I hadn’t spoken a word to each other in five years. With my sister's wedding coming up, that would have to change.
"Take Me Home"
August 01, 2007 | 06:08
Novelist Karen Kingsbury tells her own story of adopting children from Haiti.
Your Own Start-Up!
July 01, 2007 | 12:07
Want to start your own business? Here are five indispensable rules from a millionaire mom.
Start-Up Mom
July 01, 2007 | 11:07
She wanted to make a Christmas present for her boys’ teachers—and ended up launching a million-dollar business with the love and inspiration of her family.
Saxophone Man
July 01, 2007 | 11:07
Professional baseball player Russell Martin, Jr. shares his passion for the game and the story of how—and who—got him to the big leagues
A Mother's Mission
July 01, 2007 | 09:07
This mom's website for her soldier son brings prayers to the front lines.
Forever Home
July 01, 2007 | 09:07
After my husband got laid-off, we were faced with the prospect of leaving our beloved home.
The Girl Next Door
June 01, 2007 | 12:06
Once I had hoped to meet the perfect woman. But that was long ago.
How to Be a Friend to a Caregiver
June 01, 2007 | 11:06
What to say, do and bring when someone else is going through a difficult time.
Our Winning Season
May 01, 2007 | 11:05
The Boston Red Sox World Series win brought one mother-daughter pair closer than ever
A Test of Love
May 01, 2007 | 08:05
Placing my mentally disabled, bipolar, son in the care of others was the hardest thing I've ever done.
"Please! Save My Baby!"
May 01, 2007 | 07:05
A New York City apartment building in flames, and a mother desperate for help.
My Father's Gift
May 01, 2007 | 06:05
During World War II 120,000 Japanese-Americans were put into internment camps. Read one family's brave story.
A New Trust
April 01, 2007 | 11:04
A woman who struggles with her husband's ailing health sees a sign of comfort
The Simple 'I Do'
April 01, 2007 | 11:04
I stood beside my fiancé Dave feeling like a nervous wreck—but all I needed was trust.
Wisdom on the Web
March 01, 2007 | 11:03
Meet the new stars of cyberspace. Need advice with relationships or finances? The Elder Wisdom Circle is there to inspire!
5 Ways to Inspire Your Kids
March 01, 2007 | 00:03
Kelee Katillac's shares some tips on how to inspire your child's creativity.
The Koi Pond
February 01, 2007 | 12:02
My husband had had a lot of weird hobbies over the years, but building a koi pond was his fishiest yet.
To Hold Him Again
February 01, 2007 | 11:02
Lifelong partners, on and off the dance floor, a grieving wife was alone. Or was she?
The Old Cane Chairs
February 01, 2007 | 09:02
I was at the end of my rope with my two young boys, but an encounter with a gruff old-timer, reminded me to cherish the moments we had together.
The Package at My Door
January 01, 2007 | 10:01
Occasionally Christmas presents can come late—but sometimes a gift arrives at just the right time.
The Paperweight
December 01, 2006 | 10:12
He was no model father. But as adults we were finally able to see eye-to-eye.
The Never-Enough Trap
December 01, 2006 | 09:12
Financial security. We all want it. But at what price?
All That Glitters
December 01, 2006 | 07:12
A lot can come between husband and wife…but tinsel? How one family finally embraced their differing holiday traditions.
Adele
December 01, 2006 | 07:12
Christmas wasn't part of his faith, but one woman ensured the holiday was forever a part of his life.
Then Came Annie
November 01, 2006 | 10:11
I longed for someone to call me Grandma—and then my prayer was answered.
Boomer Sooner
November 01, 2006 | 08:11
My football-crazed husband was sure our daughter was old enough to attend one of his prized OU games. I couldn't wait to prove him wrong.
Relinquishment
October 01, 2006 | 07:10
For years this author has shared the stories of her life with you. Now, for the first time, she talks about her most difficult decision as a mother.
Instant Replay
June 01, 2006 | 13:06
It was my last game and I wanted Dad to get every play on tape. That’s not exactly what happened.
A Closer Bond
June 01, 2006 | 09:06
Mom couldn't manage on her own anymore. But could we manage together?
7 Secrets to Debt-Free Living
May 01, 2006 | 13:05
Mary Hunt—the "Ann Landers of personal finance"—shares her proven strategies for getting out of debt.
Lauren's Dream
May 01, 2006 | 13:05
A mother learns to have faith in her daughter's ability to be a cheerleader—even if her daughter has Down syndrome.
The Penny Cup
May 01, 2006 | 10:05
I followed an old formula for finding patience in prayer, and got an unexpected answer.
The Good Life
May 01, 2006 | 09:05
Broke, deep in debt and out of work, she overcame her financial obstacles to build her own advice empire.
A Mother's Faith
April 01, 2006 | 12:04
A woman learns true depth of her faith in God when her son is lost at sea and is rescued a week later.
Sister Chat
April 01, 2006 | 07:04
Two sisters, separated by a continent, renewed their bond by e-mail.
Sign of a Cure
March 01, 2006 | 07:03
For years my wife had struggled with her fibromyalgia…and so had I. Now I was the one who wanted to give up.
A Tough Valentine's Day
February 01, 2006 | 14:02
After a painful divorce, one woman heals through forgiveness—and sunsets.
A New Trust
February 01, 2006 | 09:02
Devastated by divorce, a woman rebuilds trust and chooses to love everything in her life, including her ex-husband
The Good Fight
February 01, 2006 | 09:02
Sometimes in a marriage it’s the little things that cause the biggest arguments.
Top Tips from the Coupon Mom
January 01, 2006 | 12:01
Three easy ways to shop smarter and save money.
Coupon Mom
January 01, 2006 | 09:01
Want to solve your family budget woes and help the less fortunate? The Coupon Mom will show you how.
The Good Son
January 01, 2006 | 09:01
I worried about my autistic son, Matthew. But I worried even more about what other people thought.
Remotely Yours
November 01, 2005 | 07:11
In college we were inseparable. Now I was losing my husband…to TV sports.
Expert Advice: Good Sports
November 01, 2005 | 06:11
Are you drifting apart from your spouse? A relationship expert weighs in on the importance of quality time.
Love, Long Distance
October 01, 2005 | 13:10
Making marriage work: How being apart has drawn one couple closer.
Finances 101
August 01, 2005 | 12:08
You might be shocked to know that money trouble is the number one cause of divorce. This couple was—until they found a new trust.
A Working Relationship
July 01, 2005 | 11:07
Marriage is a partnership, right? Lessons from a couple who went into business together.
Expert Advice: Work It Out
July 01, 2005 | 07:07
A relationship expert weighs in on couples working together
All in the Family
June 21, 2005 | 11:06
Blended households present daunting challenges and lasting rewards.
Expert Advice: Love's Patience
June 01, 2005 | 07:06
A relationship expert reveals the most important requirement for a couple in a blended family.
Second Love
May 01, 2005 | 08:05
They married young but eventually drifted apart—until a common faith reunited the love they once shared.
The Other Man
April 01, 2005 | 10:04
A shotgun wedding and things went downhill from there. Then, three years into our marriage, I met him, and found new hope.
Expert Advice: An Honest Solution
April 01, 2005 | 09:04
Dr. Neil Clark Warren reveals how to regain trust in a marriage.
In Sickness and in Health
March 01, 2005 | 11:03
Chronic illness is a true test of this otherwise loving marriage.
All the Right Reasons
February 01, 2005 | 11:02
eHarmony.com founder Neil Warren practices what he preaches. Here are his five secrets to a lasting marriage.
Expert Advice: Fighting the Healthy Way
February 01, 2005 | 07:02
eHarmony.com founder Neil Warren discusses how to have a good argument
Expert Advice: Dream On
January 01, 2005 | 14:01
A relationship expert discusses the importance of dreaming together.
Your Road to Financial Wellness
January 01, 2005 | 11:01
Before age 30, he had made and lost millions. Learn how financial adviser, radio talk-show host and author Dave Ramsey made peace with money and how you can too.
A Matter of Perspective
March 01, 2004 | 10:03
Do money worries make you crazy? Suze Orman knows what that's like. Read her 7 steps to financial health.
The Dreams We Shared
February 01, 2001 | 08:02
When mending relations between a mother and daughter it's the little things that matter.
The Unexpected Grandson
April 01, 1997 | 10:04
A grandmother finally meets the person she had kept secret for years.
Set Aside a Portion
September 01, 1996 | 08:09
She washed and ironed all her life, and was surprised at the nationwide attention she received for being a philanthropist. Here she shares her secrets for successful financial planning.
One Last Look
February 01, 1996 | 14:02
When my grandfather died, I was afraid to say goodbye. Then great-aunt Mabel explained mourning to me in a grown-up way this child could understand.
Mama and the Silver Comet
September 01, 1992 | 08:09
Maybe you can remember what it was like: the big dance you had to attend, the dress you had to have—and then the disappointment.
In Good Times and Bad
October 01, 1990 | 13:10
In this 1990 story, Deborah Norville explores her often stormy experience as co-anchor of the Today show and reveals the factors that kept her on an even keel.
Our Part of the Circle
December 01, 1989 | 06:12
A hundred dollars might not be a lot of money for some folks to lose. For us it was crucial.
They Are Billy
August 01, 1989 | 11:08
These difficult days, we can't help but wonder sometimes just who the homeless are. Two sisters find inspiration and hope through their brother's hidden life.
A New Pair of Shoes
April 01, 1986 | 09:04
Could his father possibly understand his need to be part of the "in" crowd?
Chaos Castle
August 01, 1985 | 12:08
The drawbridge is down, and everybody's welcome in... How one woman learned to conquer poverty with generosity.
The Greengrocer
August 01, 1984 | 10:08
A sudden business disaster led this man down a new path ripe with opportunity and inspiration.
Remembering Memorial Day
May 01, 1982 | 11:05
A small town tradition honors those who sacrified their lives in wartime.
How to Be a Lovable Wife
January 01, 1973 | 08:01
One of the GUIDEPOSTS co-founders explains why in a marriage, you must do more than just show up.