ORSP Spring 08

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Home to Heather Creek

May 14, 2008 | 07:05

City girl meets farm life

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Celeste in the City

May 12, 2008 | 13:05

Up close and personal with Barbara Walters

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EdPosts

May 09, 2008 | 12:05

Have you heard the gossip?

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Home to Heather Creek

May 07, 2008 | 12:05

How Heather Creek was born

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Celeste in the City

May 05, 2008 | 17:05

A little Mother's Day history

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EdPosts

May 03, 2008 | 12:05

Responding to your comments

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Millie & Me

May 01, 2008 | 13:05

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Always Connected

May 01, 2008 | 13:05

No matter how far this up-and-coming TV reporter goes, she stays close to her diabetic dad

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Good Hair Day

May 01, 2008 | 12:05

One family discovers how blessed they are, by helping others.

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Jay's Moment

May 01, 2008 | 11:05

The finish line was in sight. All he had to do was cross.

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17 Top Secret Garage Sale Tips

May 01, 2008 | 11:05

Insider info to help you get the best out of your second-hand purchases

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Junk Junkie

May 01, 2008 | 09:05

Compulsive? Not me! I just couldn't resist a garage sale, any garage sale.

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Trouble at Hollenback Ranch

May 01, 2008 | 07:05

Mom was on my mind that Mother’s Day. Maybe that’s why I wasn’t being as careful as usual.

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Celeste in the City

April 28, 2008 | 11:04

Like most offices we have our own culture and quirks

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EdPosts

April 25, 2008 | 10:04

Trusting a friend

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Celeste in the City

April 21, 2008 | 14:04

Don’t underestimate yourself. One person can make a difference!

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EdPosts

April 18, 2008 | 13:04

Learning patience from my pup

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Celeste in the City

April 14, 2008 | 11:04

Eight million thank you's!

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EdPosts

April 11, 2008 | 09:04

Working in the inspiration business is just fine, thank you

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Some Things Are More Important Than Winning

April 08, 2008 | 10:04

What's more important than winning?

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Life Coach

April 08, 2008 | 09:04

Penn State alumnus carries with her lessons learned from football coach, Joe Paterno

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Celeste in the City

April 07, 2008 | 16:04

At the Movies

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The Good Cop

April 04, 2008 | 11:04

Guns, burglary and forgiveness.

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Celeste in the City

April 01, 2008 | 13:04

Extra, Extra! The Positive News of the Day

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EdPosts

April 01, 2008 | 12:04

Welcome to the dog run

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Baseball's Most Inspiring Players

April 01, 2008 | 12:04

America's greatest game brought us some truly inspiring stories

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Our Friend, Van

April 01, 2008 | 11:04

Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan shares his memories of GUIDEPOSTS own Van Varner.

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EdPosts

April 01, 2008 | 10:04

Edward reflects on his marriage of 20 years

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Class Act

April 01, 2008 | 08:04

It started out as a high school history project. It ended up changing our lives.

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His Unlikely Friend

April 01, 2008 | 07:04

My son had autism. He was out of control. I needed help. Fast.

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Mom

April 01, 2008 | 06:04

Determination, stick-to-itiveness, courage, wisdom, strong values—I can spell it all in one word

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Celeste in the City

March 21, 2008 | 12:03

Welcoming spring at Macy's Flower Show

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EdPosts

March 20, 2008 | 12:03

GUIDEPOSTS Editor-in-Chief, Edward Grinnan, introduces his new best friend

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Finding My Stride

March 19, 2008 | 11:03

After her husband died, she didn't know if she would ever want to run again.

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A Safe Place

March 19, 2008 | 08:03

The tornado came up so fast, we barely had warning. And when it ended, our baby was missing.

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EdPosts

March 04, 2008 | 07:03

GUIDEPOSTS Editor-in-Chief, Edward Grinnan, on the power of sharing your stories

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Celeste in the City

March 03, 2008 | 10:03

Behind the scenes at the magazine

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Horseshoe Dreams

March 03, 2008 | 08:03

One man's dreams encourage him to sculpt a new beginning.

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Out of Prison Darkness

March 03, 2008 | 08:03

A hopeless criminal finds the strength to leave his dark past behind

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Projects We Love

March 03, 2008 | 07:03

We highlight several projects we love that continue to inspire us

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Leap of Love

March 01, 2008 | 13:03

I was scared to take the plunge in my own relationship, but a walk in the woods changed everything.

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My Best Role Ever

March 01, 2008 | 13:03

Playing Snow White for a sick child changed this Oscar winner's acting career.

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Go-to Girls

March 01, 2008 | 13:03

How a corner diner went to bat for a widowed baseball coach.

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Bounce!

March 01, 2008 | 13:03

She had begun to regret buying herself a silly 30th birthday present, but when catastrophe struck, the gift gave back.

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Virtual Inspiration

March 01, 2008 | 07:03

Actress Marcia Gay Harden discusses her greatest inspirations.

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Welcome to Our New Site

March 01, 2008 | 06:03

Get an insider's look at the new features available at guidepostsmag.com

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Marcia Gay Harden Video

March 01, 2008 | 05:03

Marcia Gay Harden talks to the kids of the Virtual Y.

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The Change Artist

February 01, 2008 | 13:02

Who could get passionate about diapers? A mom who cares about the environment.

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Twelve Minute Cab Ride to Penn Station

February 01, 2008 | 13:02

One passenger shares the value of generosity with a cab driver

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A Field of Jonquils

February 01, 2008 | 12:02

Swept up in Doctor Zhivago.

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Fortune Cookie Hero

February 01, 2008 | 12:02

All he wanted to do was help. Then an opportunity came along.

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My Own Anchors

February 01, 2008 | 12:02

Find out what keeps this veteran TV news anchor on course.

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Finding George Washington Carver

February 01, 2008 | 12:02

An encounter with this inspiring man came at just the right time.

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Hannah's Socks

February 01, 2008 | 10:02

A little bit of charity can mean a whole lot.

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A Peaceful Place

February 01, 2008 | 09:02

The woman who sang "I've looked at life from both sides now" has finally found what she searched for through years of unforgettable music and profound personal challenges.

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You're Not Alone

January 01, 2008 | 13:01

Suffering from depression? Don't lose hope; treatment can help.

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Sole Survivors

January 01, 2008 | 13:01

A step in the right direction: This woman is changing lives, one pair of shoes at a time.

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People Come First

January 01, 2008 | 12:01

The simple secret to a successful business.

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FDR's Little White Book

January 01, 2008 | 11:01

A president's secret weapon for the servicemen in 1941.

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White Out on I-90

December 01, 2007 | 13:12

Big rig, big blizzard and a voice that said, "Just trust"

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Preach What You Practice

December 01, 2007 | 13:12

How one pastor discovered his true calling—and how you can help save the earth

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Plenty

December 01, 2007 | 11:12

How one woman learned trust can protect us from the things we fear

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Hope Village for Children

December 01, 2007 | 10:12

Hope Village gives children hope for the present and their future.

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Born on Christmas Eve

December 01, 2007 | 10:12

A successful writer discovers the definition of happiness through the darkest times of her life.

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Along Came Santa

December 01, 2007 | 09:12

When an unexpected change of plans caused a struggling mother to get stranded on Christmas Eve, an overwhelming kindness restored her faith.

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Have Yourself a Green Christmas

December 01, 2007 | 09:12

Make your Christmas extra merry for the environment.

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Secret Santa

December 01, 2007 | 07:12

Learn how this "Secret Santa" was inspired to help the needy.

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A Christmas House

December 01, 2007 | 07:12

A wacky little movie called A Christmas Story changed my life in so many important ways, I can hardly keep count.

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Connected

November 01, 2007 | 12:11

Deep beneath the surface of the earth is a world few of us ever see but to which we are inextricably linked.

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The Christmas That Almost Wasn't

November 01, 2007 | 12:11

From Saks to Lord & Taylor, Chicago to New York, you see his elaborate holiday treatments of department store windows. Except one year you nearly didn’t

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Hometown Boy

November 01, 2007 | 11:11

Actor Jeff Daniels shares what he loves about the place he calls home—and why he chose to help his town make some big changes.

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Out of the Park

November 01, 2007 | 11:11

Yankees broadcaster Bobby Murcer shares how cancer made him find true guidance—and how teamwork really does matter.

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Our 3,000-Mile Field Trip

November 01, 2007 | 11:11

A bus driver's mission opened the eyes of troubled young students

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Million Dollar Man

November 01, 2007 | 10:11

A college professor find his true wealth behind several surprising discoveries.

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Instrumental

November 01, 2007 | 09:11

A Vietnam vet finally finds peace when he shares his love for music with soldiers in Iraq

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All That's Left

November 01, 2007 | 08:11

A tornado leveled his beloved town of Greensburg, Kansas, but instead of giving in, this minister had cause to give thanks.

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Ringside Seat

October 01, 2007 | 13:10

George Foreman shares his way of life, how he changed his perspective and the one message he's constantly passing on.

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Pink Is for Hope

October 01, 2007 | 13:10

One woman finds her calling when she opens a shop for women with cancer—a place for hope and healing.

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The Glory of Ruth

October 01, 2007 | 11:10

What could be more exciting than visiting Billy Graham at his farm? Getting to know his better half.

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The Quest

September 01, 2007 | 13:09

With a treacherous storm threatening his round-the-world trip, a sailor finds himself surrounded by prayer.

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Stitch by Stitch

September 01, 2007 | 13:09

The basics of yarn-work become life lessons when seen through the eyes of this novelist and knitter.

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Recipe for Change

September 01, 2007 | 12:09

A balanced life begins in the kitchen.

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Our Bright Future

September 01, 2007 | 12:09

How one determined man moved his life and set out to heal the planet.

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Heaven & You

September 01, 2007 | 12:09

What is heaven really like?

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Recast

September 01, 2007 | 11:09

The body heals itself with time—but can the soul do the same?

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Friends of a Farmer

September 01, 2007 | 11:09

A farmer's daughter struggles to keep business going after her father dies. Little did she know her prayer would be answered by those who learned their greatest lesson from her dad.

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For Ben

September 01, 2007 | 09:09

Her son died in a frat house fire that could have been prevented. How could this grieving mom make sure it never happened again?

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Ultimate Survivor

August 01, 2007 | 13:08

Remember Olympic gold medalist and mishap-prone Rulon Gardner? Well, he’s back with another close call, and another happy ending.

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Thanks

August 01, 2007 | 12:08

One word can change everything

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In My Neighborhood

August 01, 2007 | 11:08

How one man found the "little miracles" he'd been looking for in an unexpected neighborhood.

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Mister Rogers and Me

August 01, 2007 | 10:08

How Mister Rogers helped a writer see his true worth and heal not only himself but also his marriage

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"My Toughest Day"

August 01, 2007 | 07:08

In the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, TODAY show cohost Meredith Vieira discovered where healing begins.

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A Quiet Time

August 01, 2007 | 07:08

For this Irish tenor, losing his voice was akin to losing his soul.

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What's in a Name

July 01, 2007 | 13:07

Rodney Atkins was ready to do most anything to make it in the country-music business. Except this.

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The Letter

July 01, 2007 | 13:07

A mysterious letter from Zimbabwe sends a reluctant writer on a journey to help African orphans.

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Swept Away

July 01, 2007 | 12:07

The river seemed so placid and calm. We thought a little white water would be fun. A woman learns to let go and trust in her faith

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The 6 Secrets All Successful People Know

July 01, 2007 | 12:07

Revolutionize your life with these tips for success.

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Backyard Beekeeper

July 01, 2007 | 10:07

Bees are dying and scientists aren’t sure why. This farmer faced a similar bee crisis—one involving a plague of mites—which she combatted with an environmentally-friendly solution.

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A Healing Net

July 01, 2007 | 07:07

When a dear friend and her newborn were hospitalized and in intensive care, I found a way for loved ones to stay informed and updated about their condition.

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The Piano Lesson

June 01, 2007 | 13:06

Her piano was her most prized possession. So why did God want her to give it away?

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Never Too Late

June 01, 2007 | 11:06

It's never too late to fulfill a wish—how one man made others' dreams comes true.

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Held Together

June 01, 2007 | 09:06

When ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff was injured in Iraq, his wife struggled during his slow recovery—but she found strength through the prayers around her.

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A Higher Power

June 01, 2007 | 09:06

A California priest finds a higher power in the sky—one he had taken for granted.

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Sun Worshipping

June 01, 2007 | 08:06

Learn how your church can help improve the environment.

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Bus Hero

June 01, 2007 | 08:06

Depressed by the news of a heart murmur, this high school basketball player suddenly finds himself in a hero's role when he least expects it.

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The Good Doctor

June 01, 2007 | 07:06

For some people in Albany, New York, Bob Paeglow is a godsend.

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The Carnival Cross

May 01, 2007 | 13:05

How the carnival kept him connected to God

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Perfect Friends

May 01, 2007 | 12:05

Nancy O'Dell may work in glitzy and glamorous Hollywood, but the compassion she brings to her work comes from her South Carolina upbringing.

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Held Tight

May 01, 2007 | 09:05

A woman finds unexpected protection during a car crash

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Team Work

May 01, 2007 | 06:05

In a conflict stricken nation, two brothers bring together sworn enemies, on the basketball court.

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Always There

April 01, 2007 | 13:04

She was my grandma. Now she’s my angel. Former American Idol contestant Kellie Pickler sings to honor the faith and inspiration her Grandma gave her.

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My Angel

April 01, 2007 | 13:04

Read the poem Kellie wrote for her Grandma

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Better Than Gold

April 01, 2007 | 11:04

An U.S. athlete makes an Olympic effort for Darfur.

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Annie's Soldier

April 01, 2007 | 11:04

A daughter's trust in God's plan helped her mother see past her fear.

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Fearless

April 01, 2007 | 10:04

Actress Ellen Burstyn's life has been full of uncanny moments, both on set and in life.

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How to Help in Darfur

April 01, 2007 | 08:04

There is much work to be done in Darfur. Here are three ways to start.

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Saving the Neches

April 01, 2007 | 08:04

A father and daughter banded together to save the wild place they loved.

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Room to Grow

March 01, 2007 | 13:03

She set out to restore an old chair. She ended up restoring herself.

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My Mother's Promise

March 01, 2007 | 12:03

Ronan Tynan, a celebrated tenor and former competitor in the World Amputee Games, credits his success to hope, courage and prayer.

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Did you know…?

March 01, 2007 | 12:03

Irish "Did you know?" facts excerpted from Helen Walsh Folsom's book, St. Patrick's Secrets.

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A Love for the Land

March 01, 2007 | 11:03

As a kid I loved watching my grandfather farm. Was there some wisdom for today in the old ways?

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The Role of My Life

March 01, 2007 | 10:03

Actor Gary Sinise has portrayed military men on-screen and continues to support them off-screen, too.

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The Tornado and the Tome

March 01, 2007 | 10:03

A writer's most precious possession was lost in the storm—or so she thought.

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Class Act

March 01, 2007 | 09:03

They were my toughest students…until I learned how to focus my prayers on them instead of me.

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Special Delivery

March 01, 2007 | 07:03

A secret comforter helps a widow work through her grief.

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The Making of a Caregiver

February 01, 2007 | 11:02

He’s there to make their lives better. One man discovered new meaning in life through caring for others

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The Biggest Winner

February 01, 2007 | 11:02

Why the host of The Biggest Loser is... the biggest winner of all.

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Red Feather, Part 2

February 01, 2007 | 06:02

GUIDEPOSTS readers pitch in to build warm homes for impoverished Native Americans

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Peace Process

February 01, 2007 | 06:02

Three women of different faiths find common ground.

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Where It Starts

January 01, 2007 | 13:01

There's always someone behind every success. For this Hollywood star, there were many.

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Be a Good Steward

January 01, 2007 | 12:01

12 small things you can do to improve the planet

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Healing the Planet

January 01, 2007 | 12:01

A doctor is inspired by his patients to demonstrate how doing little things for the environment can make the biggest difference.

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History Speaks

January 01, 2007 | 12:01

The night George Washington led his troops across the Delaware in 1776, there was nothing left to do but have faith.

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A New Day

January 01, 2007 | 11:01

She lost her family to the brutal massacres in Rwanda, but she never lost her faith.

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Bless the Children

December 01, 2006 | 13:12

Sela Ward—an actress who made it big—is making a big difference in the Mississippi hometown she never really left.

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The Little Juggler Boy

December 01, 2006 | 09:12

What can you give when you have nothing left to give? This young playwright found an offering.

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Focus on Yes

December 01, 2006 | 07:12

Find out how the QVC Quacker Queen found her inspiration.

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What It Takes

November 01, 2006 | 13:11

A football star's playbook for success.

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Don't Let It End This Way

November 01, 2006 | 11:11

Long before she became a best-selling novelist, Sue Monk Kidd was one of your favorite GUIDEPOSTS authors. A new book collects those exciting early articles for the first time, including this, Sue’s first published piece for GUIDEPOSTS.

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Trouble at the Melrose Diner

November 01, 2006 | 11:11

Thanksgiving was one of the diner's biggest days. Now a flood threatened to ruin it all.

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The Fire Next Door

November 01, 2006 | 08:11

I was feeling sorry for myself—blind, out of work and no use to anyone. But one person still needed me.

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The Arlington Ladies

November 01, 2006 | 08:11

As military deaths mount—both veterans and actives—these women make sure no one grieves alone.

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That Special Feeling

November 01, 2006 | 08:11

How this country-music star was inspired to return to her roots.

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Weathering the Storm

October 01, 2006 | 11:10

Out here on the prairie, your nearest neighbor can be a mile away. But in times of trouble, they’re right by your side.

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That Championship Moment

October 01, 2006 | 08:10

Remember the web video of a kid shooting one basket after another while the fans and even the other team cheered? Meet the coach who made it happen.

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Batter Up

October 01, 2006 | 07:10

What prompted Major League Baseball player Joe Borchard to swing a pink bat? A good cause, and a promise to his wife.

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All For Keith

October 01, 2006 | 07:10

Her passionate advocacy for farm safety is rooted in her own personal tragedy, and triumph.

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Only Human

September 01, 2006 | 14:09

We’ve all had them—the boss from you-know-where. But can you love them anyway?

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Homework Cycle

September 01, 2006 | 13:09

A woman is inspired to help kids use their time at the Laundromat wisely, with the joy of reading.

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Words of Love

September 01, 2006 | 13:09

When she lost her husband on September 11, she thought she lost her reason to live. One thing saved her.

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Happy 100th!

September 01, 2006 | 12:09

The Today Show's own Willard Scott celebrates what centenarians all have in common.

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Ruth and Me

September 01, 2006 | 12:09

In September, 2006, Ruth Stafford Peale, celebrated her 100th birthday. We asked an old friend and GUIDEPOSTS colleague for his reminiscences of this amazing woman. Ruth passed on in February 2008, less than two weeks after the author of this article, Van Varner, also passed away.

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Bug Busters

September 01, 2006 | 11:09

In the wake of Katrina there was an unexpected enemy—mosquitoes. And an even more surprising solution.

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What Is Given

September 01, 2006 | 11:09

My group went to Africa. There we met, and helped, the five chiefs. We did not know then that someday they would come to help us.

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The Pot Washer

September 01, 2006 | 10:09

Maybe I was just too old and cranky to be a volunteer.

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Lunch Box Notes

September 01, 2006 | 08:09

A mom who found a new way to say "I love you."

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Blue Collar

September 01, 2006 | 08:09

One man shares what an unexpected career path has taught him about finding happiness, staying calm and having faith.

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5 Questions That Will Change Your Life

August 01, 2006 | 11:08

Questions you can’t afford not to ask yourself.

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Tom White's Mission

August 01, 2006 | 11:08

He’d made a fortune in business—millions of dollars—and now he wanted to give it all away.

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The Sunday I Let Go

August 01, 2006 | 10:08

Was I trying to protect my son from getting hurt? Or was I trying to protect myself?

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The Girl with the Apple

August 01, 2006 | 09:08

One of the most incredible love stories you’ll ever read. It began in the worst place imaginable.

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Called Up

August 01, 2006 | 08:08

Aaron Small labored for more than a dozen teams in his 17-year career, mostly in the minors. But when other men might have quit, this pitcher never stopped believing.

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Team Effort

August 01, 2006 | 08:08

J. T. Curtis gave his school the football season Hurricane Katrina had nearly taken away.

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Food for Thought

August 01, 2006 | 08:08

For Alton Brown, the connection between food and spirituality is clear.

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Lessons From My Garden

July 01, 2006 | 13:07

With my back to the sun and my hands in the soil, I feel closest to my Creator.

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All-American Idol

July 01, 2006 | 11:07

This singer won many of life’s battles before she ever triumphed on TV’s most popular show.

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The Indomitable Dee Murphy

July 01, 2006 | 10:07

Meet a volunteer who delivers hope—and GUIDEPOSTS—to our bravest soldiers.

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Eyewitness

July 01, 2006 | 09:07

In the largely Christian southern Sudan, slaves could be purchased for $35 apiece (and we did). I took the photos to document this testament to human suffering.

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Bottom of the Ninth

July 01, 2006 | 08:07

Finally I’d made a business out of what I loved—sports memorabilia. But could I make it work?

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A Sea Change

July 01, 2006 | 06:07

I escaped peril in the stormy waters of the North Atlantic, reclaiming my life and so much more.

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Lift Up Your Voice

June 01, 2006 | 13:06

Nearly 70 years ago The Blind Boys of Alabama started singing gospel together. And kept singing. And never stopped.

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New Orleans Saint

June 01, 2006 | 12:06

Why an ex-quarterback is not about to give up on the kids of Desire Street.

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The Right Track

June 01, 2006 | 10:06

A female drag racer? This woman made it to the big-leagues.

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The Magic of Movies

June 01, 2006 | 09:06

Robert Osborne, host of Turner Classic Movies, recalls spending his youth in a sacred house—the movie house.

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Bloom Where Planted

June 01, 2006 | 08:06

Nothing could grow in our shaded, cement-covered backyard, until we decided to nurture the space.

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A Second Time

June 01, 2006 | 06:06

The deadly train crossing had already claimed one life. I wasn't going to let it take another.

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You Can Do It—Yourself!

June 01, 2006 | 00:06

Paige Hemmis from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition taught herself carpentry and wound up learning a lot more than that.

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One Last Song

May 01, 2006 | 14:05

Once, when I was a boy, someone granted me a very special wish. Now it was my turn.

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The Real Deal

May 01, 2006 | 13:05

We all know that buying your dream house can sometimes turn into a nightmare. Rodney Johnson has some good advice for you.

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Crash

May 01, 2006 | 12:05

My computer was my lifeline. Had it become a trap? I would soon find out when my hard drive crashed.

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Twin Challenge

May 01, 2006 | 11:05

After hearing an inspiring story about promoting substance-free youth, twin sisters wanted to do something positive for their town's teens.

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On a Wing and a Prayer

April 01, 2006 | 14:04

We were out of solutions and out of time. All that was left was the impossible.

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Hooked

April 01, 2006 | 12:04

A woman who's seen it all remembers one of God's little miracles.

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A Love of Justice

April 01, 2006 | 12:04

Nancy Grace, the crusading cable news anchor, tells her own personal story of tragedy and triumph.

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When Stella Came

April 01, 2006 | 11:04

A much-loved GUIDEPOSTS writer looks back at a tumultuous time and an unexpected source of comfort.

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A Living Legacy

April 01, 2006 | 10:04

Aaron Lansky set out to preserve Yiddish books and save a dying language. He also discovered a piece of himself.

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Easter Awakening

April 01, 2006 | 09:04

A car accident leaves his wife in a coma, with doctors calling for a miracle. A husband and his daughters start praying for one.

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Brave Faith

April 01, 2006 | 08:04

In Nazi Germany a young Lutheran pastor spoke up for his faith. His words have echoed through history.

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Paint A New Life

March 01, 2006 | 14:03

She’d had enough of the fast-paced corporate life. But what was she going to do now? How one woman is inspired by her faith and love of flowers.

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On My Own

March 01, 2006 | 14:03

I was determined to race in the Iditarod. Until I missed the cut. No problem. I’d do it anyway, on my own terms.

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My Spiritual Journey

March 01, 2006 | 12:03

I was proud of my medical career, yet I wanted to do something more. Never did I imagine that yearning would take me to Africa...and beyond.

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My Hometown

March 01, 2006 | 12:03

Good Morning America co-host Robin Roberts felt an emotional pull when reporting on Hurricane Katrina, which devastated her home town. Her on-air tears helped build the support of the nation.

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Angels on the Move

March 01, 2006 | 11:03

Katrina left her house and her life in ruins. But a group from Tennessee restored her house, and her hope.

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The Steamship Glasses

March 01, 2006 | 10:03

You've heard that one man's trash is another man's treasure, but what if you and your wife disagree over which is which?

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A World Discovered

March 01, 2006 | 07:03

Years ago in a big empty house in Italy, my mother first read me The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. That C. S. Lewis classic opened a door.

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Knit with Love

March 01, 2006 | 00:03

No one could have dreamed that a simple news story about knitting sweaters would keep more than 300,000 children warm.

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My Little Lambie

February 01, 2006 | 12:02

Caring for a feeble lamb brought her the nurturing she herself had been seeking.

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Safe Haven

February 01, 2006 | 12:02

The Heroes of Katrina—ordinary people who did extraordinary things, like this kennel owner who protected hundreds of animals, all the while battling her own personal fight against breast cancer.

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The Helicopter Pilot

February 01, 2006 | 12:02

After defending his country in Iraq, this National Guard member went to work on his home turf.

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The Mailman

February 01, 2006 | 12:02

Retired NBA All-Star Karl Malone came to the rescue following Hurricane Katrina.

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The Volunteer

February 01, 2006 | 12:02

A photograph of Hurricane Katrina victims banding together brought this woman to action.

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The Caterer

February 01, 2006 | 12:02

He helped feed Katrina victims, one hot meal at a time.

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Winter Dreams

February 01, 2006 | 11:02

Her sport was the long jump, her goal an Olympic medal. So how did she win gold…in the bobsled?

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Face to Face

February 01, 2006 | 09:02

The author finds his connection to 18th-century preacher and slave, Gowan Pamphlet, on a serendipitous visit to Williamsburg, Virginia.

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A Reason For Hope

January 01, 2006 | 12:01

He was a newspaperman sent to New Orleans. What happened when his faith met the facts?

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Under our Roof

January 01, 2006 | 11:01

I was worried about my mom in her nursing home; my cat, Miss Kitty; my own failing health. Mostly I worried about the rising floodwaters from Katrina.

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The Not-So-Ugly Duckling

January 01, 2006 | 09:01

A good lesson for the new year from one of Hans Christian Andersen’s best-loved tales.

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Open Arms

January 01, 2006 | 06:01

After Hurricane Katrina, these folks needed more than temporary shelter, even more than a new home. Was it more than we could give?

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My Search for Heaven

December 01, 2005 | 14:12

Journalist Barbara Walters shares what she learned while investigating the notion of heaven for a broadcast of news show 20/20.

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After Katrina

December 01, 2005 | 11:12

Singer Harry Conick, Jr. reflects on the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina to his beloved hometown, New Orleans

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My Precious City

November 01, 2005 | 11:11

New Orleans native and senior contributing editor, Colleen Hughes, describes her fear for family when the city was hit by Hurricane Katrina

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History in the Making

October 01, 2005 | 12:10

Brian Williams always knew what he wanted to be. But it took faith and people who believed in him to help him succeed.

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What Friends Are For

August 01, 2005 | 07:08

By suffering from post-partum depression, Brooke Shields learned that everyone could use a helping hand at one time or another. Here are four things you can do.

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Off Trail

July 01, 2005 | 08:07

Kauai's treacherous Na Pali Coast has one of the toughest hikes in the world. But I was a world-class hiker. What could possible go wrong?

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Still Dreaming Big

March 01, 2005 | 11:03

Diane Sawyer answers questions from GUIDEPOSTS about dreams, faith and advice. Plus, excerpts from her previous stories

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Down Deep

February 01, 2005 | 12:02

Michael McDonald, of Doobie Brothers fame, shares his experiences of success, recovery from addictions and his wife's cancer.

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Serving the Spirit

October 01, 2004 | 07:10

Tennis player Serena Williams is inspired to learn from her mistakes.

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Cooking Smart

August 01, 2004 | 11:08

8 Tips from Rachael Ray on time well spent in the kitchen.

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My First Day

July 01, 2004 | 12:07

Half a century at GUIDEPOSTS, yet I've never forgotten...

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The Church Across the Street

May 01, 2004 | 07:05

The CNN news anchor talks about the challenges—and tremendous joys—of balancing work, motherhood and faith.

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A House for Katherine Red Feather

March 01, 2004 | 09:03

I couldn’t forget the headline: “Native American Elders Freeze to Death.” How could society allow that? How could I?

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Run to Remember

May 01, 2002 | 12:05

Memorial Day is an opportunity for elementary students to run road race and raise money for Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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Staying Home and Making Ends Meet

February 01, 1997 | 08:02

A mother struggles with having to work full time while being away from her children—until she was inspired to find a balance

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In Mrs. Lake's Eyes

January 01, 1997 | 12:01

She taught me to see myself as God saw me.

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Words to Grow On

July 01, 1988 | 13:07

Hollywood legend warns young people about the dangers of drugs

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In Memory

May 01, 1988 | 09:05

A brief history of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Daring to Dream Big!

March 01, 1986 | 11:03

How Diane Sawyer learned to accomplish even her biggest dreams

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How to Find Yourself After Losing a Job

September 01, 1982 | 00:09

The glimmer of knowledge that I'd be laid-off didn't make the reality any easier. Learning how to to make the best of unemployment was the real eye-opener for me.

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Flight From Fear

October 01, 1981 | 10:10

The letter that helped Jimmy Stewart face his fear

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Rusty—He Wouldn't Face Facts

October 01, 1961 | 00:10

This 1961 story tells the story of a man named Rusty, a man who faced life—including injury and pain—with determined optimism and who was rewarded for it with startling results.

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A Medal for Freddie

October 01, 1954 | 14:10

One man finds comfort in a symbol of faith

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To Live as Bravely as They Died

May 01, 1949 | 09:05

Unforgettable, challening truths from the 1948 Memorial Day address at Long Meadow, Massachusetts.

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How to Get Good Ideas

December 01, 1946 | 00:12

In this 1946 article, GUIDEPOSTS founder Dr. Norman Vincent Peale discusses religious faith as a practical, usable formula which offers amazing results when applied to everyday problems.

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