Adding in a Little Goodness This Lent
By Diana Aydin2 min read
Lent doesn’t have to be only about sacrifice. It can be about giving as well.
Holidays
3 Ways to Celebrate Palm Sunday
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin offers 3 ways to celebrate the ambivalence but spiritual richness of Palm Sunday.
7 Lenten Prayers to Strengthen Your Faith
By Brett Leveridge1 min read
We offer these prayers to inspire you along what Guideposts executive editor Rick Hamlin has described as “your own Lenten journey of prayer through the wilderness of this world, leading to the glorious message of new life.” May they deepen your connection to Him in this holy season.
20 Inspiring Christmas Quotes
By Brett Leveridge1 min read
May these Christmas quotes from Dolly Parton, Charles M. Schulz, Maya Angelou and others bring you joy.
Trisha Yearwood’s First Holiday Meal with Garth Brooks’ Family
By Trisha Yearwood7 min read
Her first Thanksgiving away from home, the country star discovered that gratitude and tradition can travel far.
Guideposts Classics: Buddy Ebsen on Prayer on New Year’s Eve
By Buddy Ebsen5 min read
In this story from January 1984, Buddy Ebsen, beloved star of television, movies and theatre, recalls a New Year’s Eve that changed his outlook on life.
¡Feliz Navidad! ¡Viva la Tamalada!
By Bernice Gonzalez4 min read
For her family, the Christmas season always began with everyone gathering for a big tamale-making party. How could they keep the tradition going?
Chocolate-Covered Cherries
By Jim Cooley2 min read
The delectable recipe is a holiday tradition of long standing for the Cooley clan. Why not surprise your own family with this tasty treat?
A Post-Thanksgiving Prayer
By Peola Hicks2 min read
Many people are anxious in this hectic holiday season leading up to Christmas. But there is another option, through prayer.
The Father of Father Christmas
By Rick Hamlin6 min read
December 23, 2023, marks the 200th anniversary of the first appearance in print of A Visit from St. Nicholas. Rick Hamlin explores the life and legacy of Clement Clarke Moore, the man behind that beloved poem.
Angels Were Near
By colleen-hughes1 min read
How did you spend your holidays? I spent mine with family all around me.
Positive Thinking Tip: Rebalance Your Attitude
By Amy Wong2 min read
A positive attitude, like a retirement savings account, needs rebalancing periodically. Here’s how to do it.