The Lens of Devotion
Letting light shine through for others means that my devotion has to be bigger than “me and Jesus” time first thing in the morning.
Letting light shine through for others means that my devotion has to be bigger than “me and Jesus” time first thing in the morning.
I’d almost overlooked the transformative power of a great inspirational story, even though these were the very stories that had changed the course of my life, stories that had touched me in sometimes miraculous ways and challenged me to push my faith to the limits.
Some books stay around for decades. But why haven’t more books telling stories of hope and faith come along? Has God stopped doing extraordinary work in our lives?
If we can’t offer words of hope at the right time and place, with power and passion, then let’s not say them.
In this series of videos, Guideposts uthors and staffers talk about how they kept their faith as they waited for answers to prayers.
Rick Hamlin shares prayer tips to make your dreams come true.
So much of this trip to the the holy lands has been about exploring the past. I was perhaps most amazed by the ruins of Masada, where in 66 A.D., a group of Jews fought and died for their faith, a sacrifice that many Christians of the early church would soon make as well.
Getting unstuck in our devotional life by listening to how others pray—including prayers first said long ago.
David Wilkerson’s The Cross and the Switchblade is a classic true inspirational story and a testament to the astonishing things that can happen when you claim a bold faith.
I had heard the stories about the travels of Paul growing up but until I actually saw the places he traveled to, often repeatedly, how unforgiving the terrain is, I did not truly apprehend the fire that was in his soul.
As my travels through the Holy Lands continue, we visit the house where Mary is believed to have spent her final days—a fact that can only be accepted by the heart and taken on faith.
Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Church of Hagia Sophia show the epic efforts undertaken by people honoring their faith in God.