ORSP Spring 08

Celebrities Archive

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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Baseball's Most Inspiring Players

April 01, 2008 | 12:04

America's greatest game brought us some truly inspiring stories

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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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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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Virtual Inspiration

March 01, 2008 | 07:03

Actress Marcia Gay Harden discusses her greatest inspirations.

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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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My Own Anchors

February 01, 2008 | 12:02

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

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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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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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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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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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Recipe for Change

September 01, 2007 | 12:09

A balanced life begins in the kitchen.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Biggest Winner

February 01, 2007 | 11:02

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

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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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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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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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That Special Feeling

November 01, 2006 | 08:11

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

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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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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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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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Food for Thought

August 01, 2006 | 08:08

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Words to Grow On

July 01, 1988 | 13:07

Hollywood legend warns young people about the dangers of drugs

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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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Flight From Fear

October 01, 1981 | 10:10

The letter that helped Jimmy Stewart face his fear

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