How a Pastor and Author Came to Terms with His Grief After Losing His Wife
By Cecil Murphey7 min read
A special gift helped Cecil Murphey accept his loss on the first Christmas in 58 years without his spouse.
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Sharing Food and Faith During This Difficult Holiday Season
By Sam Sifton5 min read
The acclaimed New York Times food writer offers five ways to celebrate the joy of Christmas—even from afar.
A Community Comes Together for Healing
By Carla Hendricks2 min read
In this excerpt from Daily Guideposts, our annual collection of uplifting devotions, Carla Hendricks shares an inspiring account of her Tennessee community’s efforts to achieve racial unity.
Continued: How Guideposts Stories Make a Difference
By The Editors17 min read
Enjoy these inspiring updates on Guideposts stories from the people who wrote them and readers whose lives were touched by them.
Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt Sauce
By Sam Sifton2 min read
New York Times food editor Sam Sifton offers a delicious take on a holiday classic.
How to Manage the Pressure to Be Positive
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi3 min read
Being honest about what’s hard for you will help you be authentic when you are genuinely joyful.
A Prayer for Today
By Sabra Ciancanelli1 min read
This evergreen prayer for peace and unity, spoken by astronaut Frank Borman in 1968 while orbiting the moon, still holds true to this day.
Advent, Day 21: Angels and the Star of Bethlehem
By Norman Vincent Peale2 min read
On this, the 21st day of Advent, we share a devotion from Norman Vincent Peale that explores what it is that angels can teach us, at Christmas and all the year round.
Advent, Day 20: When Christmas Past Is Present
By Norman Vincent Peale7 min read
On this, the 20th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale shares some inspiring memories of Christmases gone by.
Advent, Day 19: Making Ready for Christmas
By Norman Vincent Peale4 min read
On the 19th day of Advent, Guideposts founder Norman Vincent Peale reminds us that this is a time of anticipation, of preparation, of celebration.
Advent, Day 18: The Light of Christmas
By Norman Vincent Peale2 min read
On this 18th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale celebrates the lights—and the Light—of Christmas.
Advent, Day 17: Words to Grow On
By Norman Vincent Peale2 min read
On this, the 17th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale shares a valuable lesson his father taught him at Christmastime when Dr. Peale was just 10 years old.
