Mother Archives

“I pray for patience,” Mom said with a sigh. Seven paces behind, leaning on his walker, Dad muttered, “Well, that’s a prayer God hasn’t heard yet.”

I can either despair over how little my love resembles God’s love, or rejoice that I “know in part” what love is.

With a winter ice storm on the way, I prayed for God’s protection. Little did I know, my life was in danger.

By Amy Grant8 min read

Like so many of us with aging parents, this popular singer is fighting to hold on to her father as he battles profound dementia.

By Donna Martin9 min read

Seventy-six abused or neglected kids find a home in the unlikeliest of places.

See God’s love instead of life’s little annoyances.

A pair of empty nesters are inspired to rid themselves of unnecessary possessions to make room for … whom?

Heart defects are the most common birth defect yet there is no required screening. Meet a mom who's changing that.

By Rick Moore6 min read

Dad had always been in charge of transforming our house for the holidays; now, it was our turn.

A mother's intercession keeps her daughter's car on the road long after the battery has died.

Say a prayer of thanks for the new beginning you have found in Jesus.

Discover the incredible power of prayer in this excerpt from Guideposts’ new book Mysterious Ways.