Home

Previous Issues:
January 2009
February 2009
March 2009
April 2009
May 2009
June 2009
July 2009
August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
November 2009
 

 

 

December 2009 Issue of Guideposts

Articles with this icon: are available only in the magazine.

Your Stories
22 OUTREACH
Prayer Partners
How you help us help others.
by PEOLA HICKS
Manager, OurPrayer
     
24 ANIMALS AND HEALING
Rambler's Return
A lost dog and a grandson off in the military. It just didn't feel like Christmas.
by DENNY DISTIN
Greenbrier, Arkansas
     
32 SPIRITUAL NOTEBOOK
The First Candle
A young rabbinical student discovers his own Hanukkah miracle.
by YOSEF ELIEZRIE
Brooklyn, New York
     
42 FAMILY TIME
Starring Dad
 To his daughter this was Jimmy Stewart's best role.
by KELLY STEWART HARCOURT
Davis, California
     
46 JOY@WORK
The Hobby Lobby Way
A rags-to-riches CEO who built his business on spiritual values.
by DAVID GREEN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
     
51 MAKING MARRIAGE WORK
The Stocking
Was his wife going overboard this Christmas?
by JIM HINCH
Senior Editor
     
56 PERSONAL CHANGE
Twin Angels
A near-death encounter.
by BRUCE VAN NATTA
Rudolph, Wisconsin
     
68 A NEW YOU
Going the Distance
From couch potato to marathoner.
by ROSEMARIE JEANPIERRE
Los Angeles, California
     
72 CLOSE CALLS
Through the Ice
Would anyone hear their desperate cries?
by CLAUDIA BROOD
Cedarville, Michigan
     

Inspired Kitchen
   
80 GLUTEN-FREE
Sweet Dreams
Delish food-allergy solutions.
by ERIN McKENNA
New York, New York
     
83 ABUNDANT TABLE
Better-Than-Classic Stuffed Shells
Who said healthy isn't good?
GRACE FOR DECEMBER
by BETTY R. GRAHAM
     
84 COMFORT FOOD
The One-of-a-Kind Cookbook
Mom's culinary legacy.
by EVELYN FREED
Santa Ana, California
     
     

Your Favorites
   
45 MYSTERIOUS WAYS
More Than Coincidence		  
   
3 Editor's Note
10 What's New on Guideposts.com
18 Pass It On
35 The Up Side
62 What Prayer Can Do
87 Family Room
91 Continued

GUIDEPOSTS, a nonprofit organization, touches millions of lives every day through products and services that inspire, encourage and uplift.  Our magazines, books, prayer network and outreach programs help people connect their faith-filled values to their daily lives. To learn more, visit guideposts.com/about or guidepostsfoundation.org.

 

 
 

Joys of Christmas 2009 - FREE SHIPPING FREE SHIPPING ON THE JOYS OF CHRISTMAS, 2009
This first-time Christmas edition from Guideposts editors will put you in the holiday spirit with stories of Christmas miracles, "Mysterious Ways", recipes, an advent calendar and more.

Order Now

Contests

Enter for a chance to win these inspiring prizes. Good luck!


• Share Your Gratitude Contest

Tell Us Your Story

Want to share your inspiring story -- one that gives goose bumps, motivates someone to make a change, overcome an obstacle or fight harder to achieve a dream?

Share it with us.

Your story can help others.