How a Pastor and Author Came to Terms with His Grief After Losing His Wife
By Cecil Murphey7 min read
A special gift helped Cecil Murphey accept his loss on the first Christmas in 58 years without his spouse.
Faith
Standing Firm
“‘If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.’”—ISAIAH 7:9 NIV
How to Give Thanks During a Pandemic
By Pablo Diaz2 min read
Counting your blessings, even this year, can quickly add up to a long list of gratitude.
Continued: How Guideposts Stories Make a Difference
By The Editors17 min read
Enjoy these inspiring updates on Guideposts stories from the people who wrote them and readers whose lives were touched by them.
When God Says No
By Grace Fo2 min read
Have you been praying and crying for God to change your circumstances?
Trailblazing Female Chaplain on Overcoming Fear and Finding Gratitude in Tough Times
By Olivia Abel5 min read
Karen Diefendorf reflects on her career as female chaplain in the army, Tyson Foods and beyond.
A Devotion for When You Are Grieving
By Elizabeth Berne DeGear2 min read
Ask Jesus to bless you in your loss.
Alzheimer’s and the Powerful World of Memory
By Edward Grinnan4 min read
An old dog and an upcoming book inspire thoughts on the disease, family and who we are.
5 Mystical Moments in the Bible
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Surprising spiritual encounters that led to the strength and courage to do God’s work.
A Prayer for Today
By Sabra Ciancanelli1 min read
This evergreen prayer for peace and unity, spoken by astronaut Frank Borman in 1968 while orbiting the moon, still holds true to this day.
Advent, Day 21: Angels and the Star of Bethlehem
By Norman Vincent Peale2 min read
On this, the 21st day of Advent, we share a devotion from Norman Vincent Peale that explores what it is that angels can teach us, at Christmas and all the year round.
Advent, Day 20: When Christmas Past Is Present
By Norman Vincent Peale7 min read
On this, the 20th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale shares some inspiring memories of Christmases gone by.