God’s Grace—and a Banjo—Made This Marine Veteran Whole Again
By Don Embry9 min read
Tormented by memories of the Vietnam War, he turned to alcohol. Music was his path to sobriety and salvation.
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The Serenity Prayer Ignited His Spiritual Awakening
By Edward Grinnan2 min read
The Guideposts Editor-in-Chief initially struggled with parts of the well-known prayer at his Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
4 Prayers of Hope for the New Year
By Bob Hostetler4 min read
As we say goodbye (good riddance?!) to 2020, it’s time to turn the page, even a corner.
Guideposts Classics: Lew Ayres on Holding Fast to God
By Richard Schneider6 min read
In this story from November 1985, Richard Schneider interviews Lew Ayres, an actor who took a principled stand and saw his career suffer for it.
Guideposts Classics: Gene Lockhart on God’s Presence
By Gene Lockhart7 min read
In this story from February 1952, actor Gene Lockhart shares how he came to know God’s blessings, His mercies and His presence.
How a Horse Helped Her Overcome Fear and Self-Loathing
By Joanna Corfield8 min read
After a lifetime of struggling with anxiety and eating disorders, could an animal show her the way to self-acceptance?
A New Way to Pray for God’s Will
By Bob Hostetler3 min read
You can always petition the Almighty for what you want, but here’s a phrase you might add at the end.
The Big Question: Does God Speak to Us in Our Dreams?
By Elena Tafone4 min read
A dream that seems more vivid than usual, or seems to answer a question you’ve had for a while. But what do these dreams mean? Where do they come from?
5 Bible Verses to Help You Hear God’s Voice
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Scripture shows the way in learning to listen.
After 30 Years of Addiction, God Answered His Prayer for Sobriety
By Sidney H. Smith III7 min read
He had been a crack addict, a fugitive and an inmate, but one sincere prayer helped him turn his life around.
What It Really Means to Pray ‘Thy Will Be Done’
By Bob Hostetler3 min read
A powerful reminder of why “my way” isn’t the best way.
When God Shows Up on the Subway
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Stuck on the tracks during an unsettling delay, the prayers, the compassion, the connection all come to life.