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These beautiful words will help you give thanks to God for all that did and didn’t happen this season.

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The Bible Verse Text That Gave Her Strength

By Beth Pottle5 min read

She traveled to a remote area with no reception to compete in relay race—did she have the willpower to finish?

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One Last Summer Road Trip: 16 Classic Roadside Attractions

By Brett Leveridge13 min read

A Guideposts staffer shares his favorite quirky tourist attractions in the hope that they’ll inspire you to hit the highway for one last summer road trip.

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How Cardinal Angels Became Heaven-Sent Companions

By Joyce DuQuette11 min read

Their backyard became a comforting sanctuary for these bright faithful guardians from above.

Words of Wisdom from Eleanor Roosevelt

By Michelle Medlock Adams4 min read

Give yourself a makeover from the inside out. Ask God to develop the fruits of the spirit within you, to become so lovely on the inside that it spills out onto everyone you encounter.

Prayer

How to Pray When Your Work Isn’t Working

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

These prayers may help change aspects of your job, and they may change you.

Pray for Personal Growth

By Peola Hicks2 min read

God has begun something good in us, but it is not complete. We must continue working each day and each year to reach higher.

3 Unexplained, Present-Day Miracles

By Elena Tafone4 min read

A deadly form of meningitis is defeated, a mysterious diagnosis healed⁠—and many other miraculous recoveries.

Summer—A Great Time to Take a Prayer Walk

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Here are some pointers for incorporating the sights and sounds of the season into your God time.

Positive Living

6 Tips for Spiritual Wisdom

By Norman Vincent Peale2 min read

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale on Scripture and tips to enrich your everyday life.

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Hobart, New York: A Village That Loves Book Lovers

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Here’s a charming destination for book lovers of every stripe.

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Positive Thinker: Savannah Guthrie, Today Show Co-Anchor

By Celeste McCauley5 min read

The positive-thinking TV personality and longtime co-host of the Today Show, shares who her real-life hero is, why mornings are her favorite and what she does for her spiritual well-being.