Stories of Faith Archives

Esther, a biblical role model for bravery.

Praying to Be Like the Bible Greats

Guideposts blogger Bob Hostetler often turns to role models in the Bible when he’s praying for loved ones to be brave and strong and successful.

God's blessings can be felt equally on a beautiful fall morning or in an otherwise tough time.

God’s Goodness in Tough Times

By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read

God’s goodness is a delight on a beautiful fall morning, but when times turn tough, Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen discovers, His love is even sweeter.

Watch out for Satan, that spiritual snake.

Watch Out for the Spiritual Snake!

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Beware of spiritual snakes! Guideposts blogger and award-winning author Michelle Cox warns us when we need to be on guard and shut the doors of our hearts to wrong-doing.

The power of making your life about prayer.

The Power of Living Prayer

By julia-attaway2 min read

A week of major crises leads Guideposts blogger Julia Attaway to realize how to make prayer the main event of her life, not just a crutch.

The Healing Power of the Psalms

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin has felt the the healing power of the Psalms during his recent illness and hospital stay. Here are five verses in particular that have served him well.

Be anxious for nothing, encourages Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams. Remember that God has you covered.

We need to respond to every storm—financial, physical or spiritual—with the understanding that God has got us covered and to be anxious for absolutely nothing, says Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams.

‘God, You Are Amazing’

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

Guideposts guest blogger Pastor David Carey shares how God assigns us people and places to influence, including an amazing encounter he had himself. Pastor Carey is the author of Now Elijah!

We're not alone in this world. We have God, and we have each other.

We’re Not Really Alone

By Diana Aydin2 min read

A strangely crowded noonday church service offers comfort and community for Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin. We’re not really alone, she realizes.

End World Hunger, Bread of the World, Guideposts

Praying to End World Hunger

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

Guideposts is partnering with Bread for the World in an effort to end world hunger through positive action and prayer.

Is it possible to have too many prayers?

Can You Have Too Many Prayers?

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin is emerging from a long illness and is, frankly, overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and prayers. Is it possible to have too many prayers? Here’s his answer.

Mara Measor, author of Naked Prayers, who fought her depression with doodles

Mara Measor: The Power of Prayer Doodles

By Diana Aydin2 min read

Mara Measor’s struggle with depression leads to a book, Naked Prayers, featuring her prayers and drawings.

When God Gives Us What We Need

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Guideposts blogger and author Michelle Cox sometimes worries that she won’t have enough story ideas for all her various assignments. Then she remembers, she always gets what she needs from God, when she needs it.