New Year’s Perfect Light
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen remembers a frenzied December afternoon when a friend brought her the perfect Christmas gift.
The Love and Grace of Christmas Joy
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen marvels at the love and grace we’re offered at Christmas after her young son gives her a snow globe.
The Blessings of Reaching Out
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
In the middle of a hectic holiday weekend, a simple and sweet invitation from a child shows Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen her priorities for the New Year.
Rest for the Weary
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
Quiet time spent with God is the only way Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen can find true rest when she is weary.
A Christmas Dance of Gratitude
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
In the middle of a busy day and season, Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen finds a moment of peace and gratitude in a sweet dance with her young son.
The Truth About Christmas
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
“The strong truth of Christmas is that Jesus–powerful and mighty, gentle and kind–will forever be by my side,” says Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen.
Finding Peace After Worry
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
During a sleepless night full of worried mother thoughts, Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen finally finds rest by realizing she is not alone.
Decorating the Christmas Tree
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
It’s a precious moment, watching her youngest son put the star on top of the family Christmas tree. But Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen also realizes that the blessings of a family tradition stem from Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.
The Prayer Path to Christmas
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
A box of old Christmas cards represents a joyful tradition of prayer for Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen’s family.
Rejoicing in the Season’s First Snow
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
In the season’s first snow, Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen and her family of boys rejoice in God’s creation, and worries fade.
Gratitude That Goes Soul Deep
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
A Thanksgiving memory of holding her young son reminds Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen of how close God wants to be to her. And that knowledge floods her with gratitude.
Don’t Censor Yourself with God
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
When you talk to God, says Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen, you don’t have to speak in code. You can be honest, real, straightforward. He gets it.