Faith Archives

Guideposts Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan

Building Tributes to Faith in God

Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Church of Hagia Sophia show the epic efforts undertaken by people honoring their faith in God.

Journey to the Holy Lands

By Edward Grinnan2 min read

I suppose it is actually being in a place—like Istanbul—and walking its ancient streets that finally gives you a sense of the difference between cultures, between history and people and geography and faith.

When Prayer Goes Unanswered

By julia-attaway2 min read

Staying the course when heaven is silent is a challenge. But one thing’s certain: We’ll never resolve a communications problem with God if we stop praying.

Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez Discuss Their Movie ‘The Way’

This father and son team up in “The Way”, an inspirational film about family connections and spiritual journeys.

A Faith Lesson from a Common Cold

By Edward Grinnan2 min read

I hate colds, but my mom didn’t. She would say that she was not suffering anything that Jesus didn’t suffer. I think she was on to something.

Leymah Gbowee and the Hard Work of Faith

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

In 2003 in Liberia she led thousands of women in protests. Now she is sharing the Nobel Peace Prize. Read what this remarkable woman has to say about prayer and faith.

A “Courageous” Film

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

I’m not a big crier at movies, but the tears started rolling about halfway through this one. Maybe because Courageous showed some things you don’t usually see in movies.