60 Songs in 60 Days
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Rick Hamlin feels moved to make a joyful noise to the Lord. And he’s doing it on the streets of New York!
My Daily Prayer
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
“A Prayer Attributed to St. Francis” has been thought to have come from the dazzling mind and heart of a beautiful soul who lived in Assisi back in the 13th century and charged Christendom with a Jesus-like model for love.
The Wedding Band Prayer
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Our love for each other is still strong, stronger than it was when we first said our vows. We’re like the inside of the ring, as good as gold.
Pray the Alphabet (Instead of Counting Sheep)
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
During sleepless nights, prayer is better than lying there aimlessly. It gives me a sense of purpose and some measure of peace.
6 Little Sayings of Mom’s
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
If there was grace and compassion to teach her six kids, this mom did it!
7 Reasons to Give Thanks for America
By Rick Hamlin1 min read
For the National Day of Prayer on May 7, here are words of praise for our country.
When in Rome
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Rome is where Paul is often thought to have found his violent end. There, in dark prison, he wrote positive, light-suffused, love-filled words.
Give Thanks for Tax Day
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
When I drop that envelope in the mail on April 15–or before, God willing–I give thanks. I am incredibly blessed to be living the country I live in, even with all its faults. I vote in every election and I pay my taxes.
How Booth Saved Lincoln
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Here’s the amazing tale of how the sibling of an assassin rescued Abraham Lincoln’s only surviving son.
Dealing with a Godsend
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
I stood on that street corner and thought about all the blessings I had been given. Good health, a wonderful family, work I love, a roof over my head, food in the refrigerator. Could I use an extra ten? Of course, I could. But it would be just extra.
The Art of Prayer
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Historian Timothy Verdon’s new book captures the ‘beauty of turning to God’ during the Renaissance
A Preview of Coming Attractions
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
My prayer for Easter Wednesday is to stay alert. To look for the signs. To listen. To wait. To be better prepared. To be ready. Good things are coming.