Our History

GUIDEPOSTS was founded in 1945 by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and his wife, Ruth Stafford Peale. Dr. Peale was one of the foremost motivational speakers of the twentieth century. He wrote 46 books, including the inspirational best seller, The Power of Positive Thinking, first published in 1952. More than 20 million copies of this acclaimed book have been sold.

The GUIDEPOSTS organization is unified around this mission: GUIDEPOSTS helps people from all walks of life achieve their maximum personal and spiritual potential. Through our award-winning magazines, best-selling books, and Outreach Ministry services, GUIDEPOSTS demonstrates that faith works powerfully in ordinary lives.

GUIDEPOSTS publishes two magazines packed with real experiences and real inspiration. Together, these publications reach close to 7 million readers worldwide. Best known is Guideposts, a monthly magazine featuring first-person, true-life stories that offer practical solutions to everyday problems and inspiration for overcoming personal difficulties.

The GUIDEPOSTS family is a community of like-minded people who want to help others overcome adversity or simply face life’s day-to-day challenges with optimism, determination and joy. If you are seeking ways to enhance your spiritual growth and share your faith with others, we invite you to join us today.