Pray the ‘Oliver Twist’ Prayer
By Bob Hostetler2 min read
Unlike the orphan in Charles Dickens’s novel Oliver Twist, when we ask God for more of something good and loving, we will receive it!
Stories of Hope
During difficult times, stories of hope help sustain and inspire us to never give up.
Reflections of Jesus
By Michelle Cox3 min read
I’m reminded that we leave traces of Jesus behind in our everyday lives—whether in a bad way or in a good way—like a teenaged girl with Bible verses taped on her mirror and her heart for missions captured in the photos on her wall.
Hope for a Hurting World
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
When darkness reaches into the world, like the tragic shootings in Charleston, South Carolina, Jesus can bring forth new life and light.
The Courage to Forgive a Friend
By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read
The late Maya Angelou said it best: “You can’t forgive without loving. And I don’t mean sentimentality. I don’t mean mush. I mean having enough courage to stand up and say, ‘I forgive. I’m finished with it.’”
An Appreciation from the Peale Family
By Katie Allen Berlandi3 min read
Through Guideposts’ written materials others can learn how to think about faith in new ways; how to face personal problems, fear and challenges; and how attitude and mindset can be our greatest tools in living full, gratifying and giving lives.
Veterans and PTSD: Once Lost, Now Found
By Edie Melson2 min read
So many of our men and women in uniform experience PTSD to differing degrees. Part of helping a loved one cope with this disorder is the ability to give them the time and space they need to evaluate what they’ve been through.
A Creative Leap of Faith
By Diana Aydin3 min read
God presents us with opportunities every day. Seemingly crazy plans that go above and beyond what we think we’re capable of.
Grief’s Grace
By julia-attaway2 min read
Participating in a grief-stricken gathering for a child’s memorial, Julia Attaway realizes that “none of us get out of this alive, and that the only real way is to get through it together, with faith in God.”
Cutting–Is Your Teen at Risk?
By Terry Squires2 min read
If your teen girl feels her life is spiraling out of control, she may resort to cutting or intentional self-injury. Here are the signs parents should look for and how they can help their daughters.
How KB is Changing the Narrative of Christian Rap
By jtoomer6 min read
Christian hip-hop artist KB talks about the inspiration behind his new album, Tomorrow We Live, and why he doesn’t mind the stigma associated with Christian rap music.
Apple of My Father’s Eye
By Edie Melson2 min read
One day, when I was struggling with fear over the safety of my son deployed in Iraq, I read the verse in Zechariah where God refers to His people as the apple of His eye. It reminded me that even though my son was special to me, he was infinitely more precious to God.
A Death Row Chaplain Puts Alcohol and Drugs Behind Him
By Earl Smith8 min read
Before he was chaplain of the NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, Earl Smith faith was challenged when he came face to face with the man who shot him at point-blank range.