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Turn your worry into an opportunity to get closer to God.

The Opportunity of Worry

Worried about his goddaughter in Paris, Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin realizes how worry can open up opportunity and lead us back to God.

After the attacks on Paris, Guideposts Editor Edward Grinnan is moved by faith, not fear.

After Paris–Faith vs. Fear

By Edward Grinnan3 min read

After the terrorist attacks in Paris, Guideposts Editor Edward Grinnan muses on the power of faith in God, not fear.

Watch Your Words

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

Guideposts blogger Michelle Adams shares some wisdom on using your words wisely in conversation and avoiding negativity and gossip.

How to look back at your life through a lens of grace and growth.

How to Reflect on Life and Move On

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

There is a positive way to look back at our past mistakes and experiences, says Guideposts blogger Pablo Diaz. It’s through a lens of grace, forgiveness and growth. Then we can move on.

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Growing Up with Domestic Violence: How to Heal

By Brooke Obie1 min read

Brian F. Martin’s new book, Invincible, offers “10 lies you learn when growing up with domestic violence, and the truths to set you free”.

Guideposts: The sun shines brightly over a golden field of wheat.

10 Inspiring Quotes about Light

By Brett Leveridge3 min read

We hope these inspiring quotes about light will brighten your days.

On All Saints Day, we're all saints, those who believe and struggle to grow in faith and overcome fear.

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin intends to celebrate All Saints Day on November 1 by acknowledging all believers as saints. That includes you and everyone else who struggles to overcome fear and grow in their faith.

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.

When times are tough, here are some things you can do.

When Life Gets Tough

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

Tough times hit us all at one time or another. And to weather them, here are some things we must do, says Guideposts blogger Pablo Diaz.

Be Anxious for…Nothing

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

We need to respond to every storm—financial, physical or spiritual—with the understanding that God has got us covered and to be anxious for absolutely nothing, says Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams.

God’s Help Is on the Way

By Michelle Cox4 min read

If you’ve just been blindsided by one of life’s storms, remember God’s promise of help, says Guideposts blogger and award-winning author Michelle Cox.

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.