How to Pray in the Rough Times
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
The psalms provide words of prayer even in the hardest times. They invite believers “to lay the whole mess before God.”
How to Pray
Pray to Love as Jesus Loved
By Peola Hicks2 min read
Jesus said, “Love one another; as I have loved you.” I can understand the first part, but “as I have loved you”… this is where I struggle.
Mountaintop Prayers
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
On the cross, Jesus prayed, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” There’s no reason we shouldn’t be just as honest in our prayers.
6 Practical Prayer Tips from My Online Mentor
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
I’ve happily adopted ways to follow Paul’s admonition to “pray without ceasing.”
The Truth About the Lord’s Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
A reminder from Jesus that you really can’t pray for yourself by yourself without somehow praying for others.
A Reflection of God’s Love
By Marci Alborghetti2 min read
Marcia Alborghetti shares the importance of the cross in her prayer life.
Winter of the Endless Cold
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
There is more genuine suffering for the Creator of the universe to worry about than my miserable malaise. Why nag God about a nagging cold?
Prayer: As Natural as Breathing
By Rick Hamlin5 min read
Read what Guideposts’ executive editor has to say about the essence of praying.
Pray for a New Attitude in the New Year
By Peola Hicks2 min read
Prayer is not new, but it does have the ability to help me see with new eyes.
How to Pray Through a National Tragedy
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
In our sense of helplessness, we pray through a tragedy like this. Prayer is our first response, the only adequate response.
How to Have a Prayerful Advent
By julia-attaway1 min read
No matter how frenetic the day is, there is nothing (other than forgetfulness) preventing us from praying.
Pray Through Sorrows
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Untreated sorrow can do harm, turning into anger, depression, despair. Pray through your sorrows.
