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Mama’s Success

By Betty McFarlane4 min read

Mom always told us she'd be a writer one day; her success turned out to be a big inspiration.

Former MLB player and coach Terry Pendleton

God’s Love Pulled Terry Pendleton Out of a Slump

By Terry Pendleton6 min read

Prayer helped the former MLB player and coach see that life’s setbacks are only temporary.

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.

Actor Jesse Hutch shares how his faith overcame his fear. Photo: Larsen & Talbert

Jesse Hutch: How His Faith Overcame His Fear

By Jesse Hutch10 min read

The busy actor shares how a miraculous recovery from a near-drowning strengthened his relationship with God and changed his life.

6 Tips for Spiritual Wisdom

By Norman Vincent Peale2 min read

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

A single honey bee flying to a white flower.

The Spiritual Importance of Honeybees

By Kaylin Kaupish3 min read

Honeybees are an integral part of our natural world, but they also hold a spiritual significance for humanity. What is it about these tiny insects that connects them to the divine?

Prayer

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

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

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

How to Help Others with a 10-Second Prayer

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

You’ll be surprised at how often people welcome a short, purposeful prayer—even in public.

Positive Living

A sign welcoming book lovers to Hobart, NY; photo by Roy Gumpel

Hobart, New York: A Village That Loves Book Lovers

By Aline Alexander Newman2 min read

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

Today Show co-anchor Savvannah Guthrie; photo by Melanie Dunea

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.