Silver Medalist Amy Purdy’s Spiritual Experience
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This Paralympian had a near-death experience that gave her the strength and perseverance for snowboarding.
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Find more gratitude in your life by praying these three Biblical prayers.
Make Time for Personal Growth
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Mommy blogger Janice Croze hands out a very useful piece of advice for parents: give yourself a little “me” time.
Tom T. Hall’s Ode to Positivity
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A woman finds inspiration in a beloved Tom T. Hall song that celebrates life’s small blessings and simple pleasures.
Norman Vincent Peale’s Granddaughter on His Lessons for Positive Living
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Millions have learned life lessons from the writings of Guideposts cofounder Norman Vincent Peale. She learned them at his knee.
Madeleine L’Engle’s Faith and Persistence
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The author of A Wrinkle in Time had an enduring trust in God.
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What Prayer Can Do: The Three Rules of Life
By John Pohorylo2 min read
He prayed for a way to convince his grandson to focus less on video games and more on his studies.
How to Pray Through Life’s Big Changes
By Bob Hostetler3 min read
Three tips for handling a new job, a layoff, a new child, an empty nest, a difficult illness and more
What Prayer Can Do: Blanket of Peace
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She found comfort while awaiting a cancer diagnosis.
6 Bible Verses to Help You Pray Through Your Fears
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It’s easy to say “don’t be afraid,” but here’s scripture to help you face what frightens you.
Optimism 101: Imagine a Positive Future
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Imagining the future in a positive way is a key to cultivating an optimistic outlook.
The Joy of Being of Service to Others
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
Helping, giving, listening, supporting—being of service in any way can brighten this holiday season.
How to Hold on to Hope When the Odds Are Against You
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Discover the power of faith combined with hope when you think there’s no way forward.
A Heaven-Sent Dream Come True
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His mother dreamed of a green forest by the sea and he thought nothing of it. But, her angels were determined to make it reality.
The Heaven-Sent Miracle of This Family’s Profound Story
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A life-saving message, a mysterious nurse and a surgeon in Philadelphia made this story unforgettable.
An Angelic Messenger
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Something told her to bring two cloth angels on her first visit to a new church.
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A Devotion to Help You Overcome Your Fears
By Isabella Yosuico2 min read
When facing doubt and uncertainty, make Jesus your trustworthy counselor.
Carving Out Small Devotional Moments
By Erin Keeley Marshall2 min read
This devotions writer shares how she keeps her time with God fresh and productive.
5 Short Marriage Devotions
By Ashley Wiersma2 min read
The message that helped her overlook her husband’s flaws and find gratitude.
A Marriage That Started With Spaghetti
By Carol Roper5 min read
He’d asked her out three times, and she was dying to say yes. There was one problem: her father.
A Mother’s Heartfelt Note of Love
By Karole Sigg4 min read
The handwritten note was as comforting and reassuring as an angel’s wing.
A Farmer Mentors the Next Generation
By Raylene Nickel7 min read
Amid the struggles of rural America, a lifelong farmer sees signs of renewal.
A Health Crisis Bolstered Her Faith and Their Marriage
By Karla McIntyre9 min read
Her husband was paralyzed following a cerebellum hemorrhage. Would he walk again, much less compete in the marathons he loved so much?
