The Origins of Old Saint Nick
By Van Varner5 min read
He presided atop our tree like a dour monk. This was not the Santa I knew…or was it?
The Perfect Prayer
By Van Varner1 min read
In this excerpt from Guideposts Daily Planner 2014, Van Varner shares the story of a child's perfect prayer.
The Origins of Old Saint Nick
By Van Varner5 min read
He presided atop the tree like a dour monk. This was not the Santa he knew…or was it?
Angels Watch Over Us
By Van Varner2 min read
In this classic Daily Guideposts devotional, Van Varner shares an experience that led him to believe angels are here on earth.
Great Expectations
By Van Varner1 min read
Are our expectations of happiness too great? This daily devotional asks you to look at your life at this moment to see if happiness is there.
The Heart of Prayer
By Van Varner7 min read
In this GUIDEPOSTS classic story from 1958, Van Varner explores the power of prayer on the eve of his mother’s death.
A Schoolboy’s Prayer
By Van Varner9 min read
An old man looks back on his parents’ fractured relationship during the Great Depression.