Sing That Prayer!
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
I was giving a talk about prayer and my book 10 Prayers You Can’t Live Without when I suggested that we sing a verse of “Amazing Grace”…
Prayer
Wait on the Lord
By Peola Hicks2 min read
My prayer life is all about waiting. I have never given up and said, “Never mind” to God.
Guideposts Classics: Kate Smith on the Power of Prayer
By Kate Smith6 min read
In this story from August 1949, beloved songstress Kate Smith reveals the important role that faith played in her life and career.
A Prayer for Ascension Day
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
In my favorite painting of the Ascension, the only part of Jesus we see are his feet, with the disciples below looking up. I put myself in that painting and pray…
A Bridegroom’s Prayer
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
At our wedding service, we hoped to make clear that Jesus would be at the center of our marriage…
Why and How Do You Praise God?
By Peola Hicks2 min read
God’s mercies are new each morning and the least I can do is acknowledge him for who he is to me each day.
Guideposts Classics: Ed Sullivan on the Power of Prayer
By Ed Sullivan5 min read
In this story from August 1954, legendary journalist and television host Ed Sullivan reveals how his faith helped put his career on the right track.
Prayers for My Sister at the Boston Marathon
By colleen-hughes2 min read
My sister was running the Boston Marathon. “U ok?” I texted. And waited. And prayed.
Pray for the Spirit of Collaboration
By Peola Hicks2 min read
I couldn’t help but cry out to God and ask him to show me how prayer can serve others in a greater way.
A Prayer for Life with Teenagers
By julia-attaway1 min read
When a kid starts getting argumentative or difficult, I pray. It’s always the same prayer…
Why Pray?
By Peola Hicks2 min read
At first, I wondered why so many people turn to prayer. Then I reflected on my own reason for praying.
Pray to Love as Jesus Loved
By Peola Hicks2 min read
Jesus said, “Love one another; as I have loved you.” I can understand the first part, but “as I have loved you”… this is where I struggle.
