Guideposts Classics: Beverly Sills on the Power of Prayer
By Beverly Sills7 min read
In this story from November 1973, beloved operatic soprano Beverly Sills shares how God helped her cope with her special-needs children.
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Stuck in a Prayer? On Your Feet!
By julia-attaway2 min read
I was astonished at how physically “going to Jesus” made a difference in my prayer. Literally going out of my way to seek him made a difference.
The Man Who Fell From the Sky
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
When my brother-in-law Mike survived a small plane crash, total strangers prayed for him. Or were they?
Seven Sayings of Jesus on Prayer
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Jesus prayed. And showed by his prayers what prayer can be: direct, simple, honest and passionate. Here’s help, in Jesus’s own words.
A Prayerful Farewell
By Peola Hicks2 min read
This is my last blog for Guideposts, as I assume a Senior Pastor position at the Naugatuck United Methodist Church. I will always cherish OurPrayer in my heart.
Uncovering the Seeds of Sin
By julia-attaway2 min read
When experiencing one of those everything-you-do-will-annoy-me mornings, self-reflection and prayer go a long way toward calming the waters.
The Unexpected in Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Prayer opens us up to the unexpected. Coincidence, it’s said, is how God remains anonymous.
Support a Military Family, Without Adding Stress (Part 2)
By Edie Melson2 min read
If you’d like to let a military family know they’re in your thoughts and prayers, here are some tips to keep in mind.
Prayer in Troubled Times
By Peola Hicks2 min read
It can seem like there is no place to turn, but there is. Hope is never beyond reach.
Mysterious Ways in Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Dad’s prayers were full of the faith that sustained him in a wind-tossed world. Would that I could hear one of those prayers again…
Support a Military Family, Without Adding Stress (Part 1)
By Edie Melson2 min read
Here are some helpful tips to let a military family know you’re thinking about them and praying for them…
Stand by Your Man
By Michelle Medlock Adams4 min read
I kept praying for God to change him; turns out, I was part of the problem. Our marriage became more wonderful when I finally learned this.