A Grandmother’s Loving Touch
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen remembers her grandmother, a woman who reached into many lives with a loving and intentional touch.
Don’t Compare Yourself to Others
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
Comparing yourself harshly to others is not the path to a grateful heart, realizes Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen.
Giving Thanks with a Child’s Heart
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
Giving thanks with the simplicity of a child’s heart might be the best way to show gratitude, according to Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen.
My Identity in Christ
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
When Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen watched her sons don their costumes and pose as someone else over Halloween, it was all in fun. But her identity in Christ, she shares, is a sure, unshakeable thing.
When a Loved One Hurts
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
Watching a family member or friend struggle or in pain can trigger fear and worry. But Guideposts blogger Shawenelle Eliasen reminds us that God’s light is all around us and shining into everyone’s life.
When an Answer Comes Slowly
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen prayed a long time for friendship and community when her family moved to a new town 10 years ago. But her prayers were worth the wait.
Being Vulnerable with a True Friend
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen celebrates a true friend, someone who enters her messy kitchen and doesn’t judge, but offers love and support.
What We Give–and Receive–as Mothers
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
“Being a mother means the giving of one’s self. Over and over. Again and again,” writes Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen. “But this giving is a gift, and the reward outweighs anything I could offer.”
The Power of Intention
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
Yes, time is fleeting. But as Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen points out, each day offers the power of intention, the chance to love others for the glory of God.
Letting Go of Guilt
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
Wrestling with in unintentional act of shame, Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen realizes that she can forgive herself, and that God already has.
God’s Goodness in Tough Times
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
God’s goodness is a delight on a beautiful fall morning, but when times turn tough, Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen discovers, His love is even sweeter.
With God, No Day Is Ordinary
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
When worry about the future surfaces for Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen during an “ordinary” day, she realizes that the day also has extraordinary moments to it as well, with God’s grace.