A Life Lesson Learned from Her Son
By Janet Paige Smith3 min read
She was focused on her son’s college graduation ceremony; he was focused on beginning life as an adult and protecting those he loved.
Inspiration
Was She Suited to Be a Pastor’s Wife?
By Brianna Bell8 min read
She finally had the family she had always prayed for. Why wasn’t she content?
Mysterious Ways: Love Letters Returned
By Mary Anne Adams2 min read
She thought her journal—filled with love letters to her husband—was gone forever.
Ways to Practice the Golden Rule When You Pray
By Bob Hostetler3 min read
Why not pray for others as you’d want them to pray for you?
Why We’re Not at the Mercy of Our Feelings
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
A psychologist’s work shows the brain’s power to adapt, understand and name the emotional reality we encounter.
Meet Your New, Reimagined Guideposts Magazine
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
Exciting times here with new features, columnists, photo essays and a magazine makeover.
New Guideposts Devotional: Pray a Word a Day
By Bob Hostetler3 min read
When it comes to prayer, one word can be life-changing.
Aretha Franklin Biopic ‘Respect’ Focuses on Faith
By Kaylin Kaupish3 min read
Actress Jennifer Hudson and director Leisl Tommy discuss their highly anticipated new film about the singing legend.
Greetings from Casey, Illinois
Jim Bolin takes Guideposts readers on a tour of his hometown, which proudly boasts a dozen “World’s Largest” objects, from a towering rocking chair to a gigantic golf club.
5 Prayers for Pentecost, the Church’s Birthday
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
What happened when the apostles gathered in the upper room almost 2,000 years ago enriches how we pray today.
Why Silence Is Good for Our Brains
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
The spiritual renewal of silence is supported by scientific research.
Two Words to Avoid When You Pray
By Bob Hostetler4 min read
We can turn to Simon Peter, one of Jesus’ first followers, as an example of what not to say in our prayers.