Stories of Faith and Hope

What Are the 5 Colors of Lent?

An in-depth look at the five colors plucked from God’s rainbow that usher us through this important time of spiritual renewal and growth.

How Terry Crews Discovered His True Superpower

By Terry Crews10 min read

The America’s Got Talent host reveals how his biggest weakness became his greatest strength.

How to Grow a Forgiving Heart

By Sabra Ciancanelli2 min read

Want to be more loving toward others—and yourself?

Woman meditating outside. Observe Lent wherever you are.

4 Ways to Observe Lent Wherever You Are

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

With or without church, here are four key areas to help you make a rich and enlightening journey over the next 40 days as Easter approaches.

Palm Sunday in the Bible as depicted by palms and cross laid across the Bible.

Palm Sunday in the Bible: 15 Palm Sunday Scriptures

By Bob Hostetler5 min read

The accounts of the days leading up to the first Resurrection Sunday show us how to prepare ourselves in meaningful ways for Easter.

A wooden cross and purple ribbon signifying the meaning of lent

What Is the Meaning of Lent: Why Do We Observe It?

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

If your prayer life has gone stale, and you’re in a spiritual rut, welcome to this season of inner growth.

Woman looking up and thinking of things to do during lent

5 Things to Do (Not Give Up) for Lent

By Patty Kirk5 min read

Lent doesn’t always mean forbidding ourselves pleasure; it can be an opportunity to seek the pleasure of God’s love and presence.

Keeping the Faith: Resist No More

By Ty'Ann Brown2 min read

Guideposts’ Vice President of Ministries reminds us that, though we all fall prey to temptation, Jesus is there to see us through.

Pastor and author Max Lucado; photo by Karen James

Max Lucado on the Holy Spirit

By Celeste McCauley3 min read

Pastor and best-selling author Max Lucado answers three questions about how the Holy Spirit assists us.

Woman with her eyes closed in a field of purple flowers to celebrate lent

5 Biblical Ways to Celebrate Lent

By Rick Hamlin4 min read

Drawing inspiration for the season from Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness

He Was Inspired to Minister to Rodeo Cowboys

By Evan Miller2 min read

Journalist Scott Hilgendorff never expected to find his calling at a rodeo.

She Overcame Her Stutter and Shyness to Appear on ‘America’s Got Talent’

By Amanda Mammana6 min read

Her stutter made Amanda Mammana shy and withdrawn, but singing gave her a new way to express herself.

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