God
A Father’s Prayer for His Alcoholic Son
By Wes A.6 min read
I’m not sure when Paul will stop falling. But I hope that he reads this and knows he’s not alone.
What Prayer Can Do: Safe in the Storm
By Elna Lidman2 min read
She prayed for her son’s protection from the raging storm outside, and it was a good thing she did…
This Lent, Less Is More
By Alicia Britt Chole2 min read
In this excerpt of 40 Days of Decrease, author Alicia Britt Chole explains why decrease is a spiritual necessity this Lenten season.
What to Give Up for Lent
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin offers some alternatives to the usual practice of giving something up for Lent.
7 Reasons to Gossip Only with God
By Bob Hostetler3 min read
Guideposts blogger Bob Hostetler on the wisdom of taking your gossip to God–and leaving it there.
Guideposts Classics: Ethel Waters on Sharing God’s Love
By Ethel Waters4 min read
In this story from December 1972, blues, jazz and gospel vocalist and actress Ethel Waters reminds us that we can all demonstrate God’s love if we remain on the lookout for our opportunities.
Savannah Guthrie on Keeping a Positive Attitude
The popular Today Show host shares how she relies on gratitude and God on those days when she is not at her best.
Guideposts Classics: Lillian Gish on God’s Healing Light
By Lillian Gish8 min read
In this story from May 1982, legendary actress Lillian Gish shares how a particular Bible verse reminded her that God’s power can push the darkness aside in times of trouble.
Blessed with a New Outlook
By Adam Hunter2 min read
Actor Mark Ruffalo dreamed he had a brain tumor, but he had no idea that growth would be a gift.
God Knew He Was Still There
Martin Pistorius, who was stricken at age 12 with a mysterious, life-altering illness, shares how faith has helped him through his most difficult moments. Read Martin’s story!
The Dixie Cup Fire Brigade
By Michelle Cox5 min read
God wants us to heed His warnings, to study His Word until we’re prepared to handle the situations He sends into our lives. He wants us to spend time at His house–at church–becoming a team with others who can be there and help us through a crisis.
