Goodbye for Now
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Goodbyes are even worse when you don’t know when or in what circumstances you will see the person again. Where is the prayer in that?
Forgiveness Might Still Be Possible in the Digital Age, But How Do We Forget?
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
How do we forgive and forget in this age when nothing can truly be forgotten?
Washing the Sheets Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
I wanted to pray for my son, wishing him well in his job and his friends and that struggle to do what you’re meant to do.
Love, Mom & Dad
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
It was the card that got to me, that reminded me of the fragility of life and all that I can be grateful for.
Soaking in the Moment with Dad
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
The hardest thing in the world, and maybe the easiest thing, is to simply be present where you are.
Answered Prayer on “CSI: Miami”
By Rick Hamlin1 min read
This may be an unexpected place to find answered prayer, but I’m not surprised a bit…
A Painter’s Guide to Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
When you’re not sure what the right thing to pray for is, when your family feels very far away, there’s still something to focus on.
Long Distance Prayers on Thanksgiving
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
The alert went out to all the familial prayer resources for help and some sort of miracle.
Prayer 101: Gratitude
By Rick Hamlin4 min read
I listen to the expressions of gratitude around the Thanksgiving table with renewed wonder.
A Thanksgiving Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Aunt Nancy and Uncle Pete were not related to me by blood, but they became family through their care and affection for mine.
Thank You For Guideposts
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
The magazine’s executive editor thanks specific people for getting him to Guideposts.
Dad’s New Home
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Dad has lots of visitors. He eats well, especially his desserts. He has much family close by. And he has landed in a peaceful place.
