About Guideposts

Guideposts, America’s pre-eminent publisher of inspirational magazines, books, and websites, was co-founded in 1945 by the husband and wife team of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (author of "The Power of Positive Thinking") and Ruth Stafford Peale.

The flagship publication is Guideposts Magazine, one of America’s top 20 largest magazines with a readership of over 7 million. It has been “America’s Favorite Magazine” for over 6 years running, as measured by MRI.

Guideposts.com

Guideposts.com provides real stories that give users hope, make our users smile, and inspire, uplift and move them. It’s an engaging environment where people read and share stories, collect and share recipes, and are entertained by celebrities, polls, videos, and quizzes. With topics ranging from Health and Family to Food and Community, the content arms readers to face life’s day-to-day challenges with optimism, determination, and joy.

Channel Descriptions

Health: Inspiring stories of men and women overcoming illness, getting and staying fit, and losing weight.

Food: Stories behind delicious and healthy recipes plus step-by-step instructions on making the dish or dessert.

Family: Uplifting and inspirational stories of resolving conflict in relationships whether marital, parental, or those involving grandparents and/or friends.

Pets: Heartwarming anecdotes about cats, dogs, and other critters.

Personal Change: Tales of transformation and change that involve individuals who have survived close calls, made a tremendous difference in their community, or are spreading the “living green” message.

Community: Message boards where users share their experiences, get support, and lend encouragement.

Celebrities: Through their personal stories, we see the human side of actors and actresses, athletes, TV stars, and others who have achieved public acclaim.