Autumn Archives

17 fun and inexpensive field trips for military families.

17 Fun (And Cheap!) Field Trips for Military Families

For military families, it’s important to spend time together and have some fun. Here are 17 suggestions that won’t break the bank.

Woman looking at Lyster lake with forest of Quebec and Vermont seen from the Mount Pinacle in Coaticook during autumn. Woman looking at lake and forest during autumn.

Slow Down and Savor the Season of Fall

By Diana Aydin2 min read

Autumn is a beautiful season of transformation. “A Prayer for Autumn Days” by Joyce Rupp allows us to slow down and appreciate the changes in fall.

4 Simple Prayers for Fall

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

As the season turns to autumn, here are 4 simple prayers to embrace the change.

Surviving Adversity, Finding Beauty

By Edie Melson2 min read

A military mom relishes autumn, and understands the beauty behind seasonal changes and surviving adversity.

Put Faith Behind Your Goals

By Sharon Hinck2 min read

Think about a long-term project in your life. Ask Jesus to reassure you that your work is not in vain, and ask His help in making you steadfast and diligent.

Giving thanks for mom's cooking, exercise, red plaid blankets and Christmas crafts

Gratitude Challenge–Part 5

By Diana Aydin2 min read

In part 5 of Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin’s gratitude countdown to Thanksgiving, she gives thanks for Christmas crafts, mom’s cooking, red plaid blankdet and exercise.

Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin logs her 4th part of her gratitude challenge and discovers it's ok to give thanks for the same things over and over.

Gratitude Challenge–Part 4

By Diana Aydin3 min read

As Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin continues with her gratitude challenge, she gives thanks for best friends, apples, MRIs, encouragement and improv!

When a loved one hurts, remember the light of God shines everywhere.

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.

A Halloween Mystery

By Diana Aydin2 min read

Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin, in honor of Halloween, shares a tale of mystery and intrigue that involves a pumpkin and a very tall tower.

We’re All Saints

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

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.

A day of apple picking with Grandmother Michelle Cox and her grandkids.

Making Family Memories at the Apple Orchard

By Michelle Cox1 min read

Guideposts blogger and award-winning author Michelle Cox recently took her young grandkids to visit an apple orchard and invited us to come along for a day of making family memories.

Happy grandmother Michelle Cox recently visited an apple orchard with her grandkids.

Picking Apples with Grandma

By Michelle Cox2 min read

Michelle Cox takes us on an apple picking expedition on a fine fall day with five of her grandkids.