A Devotion for Monday of Holy Week: The Cleansing
By Elizabeth Sherrill2 min read
A Lenten interpretation of Jesus clearing out the Temple.
The Inspiring True Story Behind “Silent Night”
By Elizabeth Sherrill4 min read
The church organ in a small Austrian village was silent for the 1818 premiere of the world’s most popular Christmas carol.
Antoni Gaudi Built a Majestic Church for the People of Barcelona
By Elizabeth Sherrill, Contributing Editor8 min read
Legendary, modernist architect Antoni Gaudi ultimately turned away from fame and fortune—and toward God.
Abraham Lincoln: A Courage Born of Depression
By Elizabeth Sherrill, Contributing Editor7 min read
Abraham Lincoln knew great loss and deep sorrow throughout his life, and it may be that his lifelong melancholia gave him the strength to handle the crises of his years as president.
When You’ve Had a Setback
By Elizabeth Sherrill2 min read
Scripture and prayer to help you turn to God and thrive through life’s challenges.
Pearl Harbor: Finding Forgiveness for Mitsuo Fuchida
By Elizabeth Sherrill9 min read
In this story, which first appeared in Guideposts on the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Contributing Editor Elizabeth Sherrill remembers a man she didn’t want to meet.
5 Steps to Stop Procrastinating
By Elizabeth Sherrill2 min read
Use these tips and Scripture from the Guideposts Daily Planner to put an end to putting things off.
The Prayer of Not Yet
By Elizabeth Sherrill2 min read
Beloved Daily Guideposts writer, Elizabeth Sherrill, shares a moving life lesson.
Beneath the Surface of Prayer
By Elizabeth Sherrill2 min read
In this excerpt from 101 Moments of Prayer, Elizabeth Sherrill experiences a heaven-sent moment.
Daily Devotion: Live in the Moment
By Elizabeth Sherrill2 min read
Best-loved devotional writer Elizabeth Sherrill recounts an incredible story of why we should always live in the present in this preview of Daily Guideposts 2015.
How the Lord’s Prayer Helped Me Forgive
By Elizabeth Sherrill2 min read
A familiar and favorite biblical prayer held the key to helping me let go of anger.
Holding God’s Hand
By Elizabeth Sherrill3 min read
What does it mean to put your hand into the hand of God? Elizabeth Sherrill explores the meaning of a religious quote that puzzled her for years.
