Why Praising God Is a Gift for Us
As a kid I used to wonder why we praised God. Was God so insecure He needed to hear our words of praise all the time? Not at all. What I’ve come to understand is that praising God is a … Continue reading →
Rick Hamlin
Let Us Know What You’re Grateful For
One of the first things I ever did when I came on board at Guideposts was pray for others. It was a Monday morning and after being taken around the office to meet my fellow employees, someone rang a bell, … Continue reading →
Bible Prayers for Aging with Grace
“Old age is no place for sissies,” my 90-something mom used to say, quoting that famous line from Bette Davis. I’m still in my sixties, but even now I’m beginning to understand what she meant. All the more reason to … Continue reading →
7 Biblical Prayers for Autumn
Autumn could be my favorite season, the leaves turning copper and gold, shimmering in the breeze, sunlight streaming through. A perfect time to reach out to the Creator. The climate in my neighborhood isn’t exactly biblical, but the biblical authors … Continue reading →
3 Ways to Remember Your Dreams
At church we were reading the story of Jacob’s ladder, the angels ascending and descending from heaven, God communicating with Jacob as he lay there with his head on a rock for a pillow (I’ve always wondered how uncomfortable that … Continue reading →
The Mysterious Timing of a Guideposts Devotional and a Delayed Wedding
Sometimes the timing of a Daily Guideposts devotional can surprise even us editors. Take the one I wrote that appeared on Sunday, September 19. That was a festive weekend for us because we had celebrated our son Tim’s wedding with … Continue reading →
7 Ways to Change Your Life
I was reading the latest volume in the series Ordinary Women of the Bible called No Stone Cast: Eliyanah’s Story. Spoiler alert: it’s about the woman who was accused of adultery. You know, when Jesus told the Pharisees: “Whoever hasn’t … Continue reading →
How to Wash Your Hands with Prayer and Song
When it comes to warding off germs, you’ve probably heard the advice that we’re supposed to wash our hands for 20 seconds, as long as it takes to sing “The ABC Song” or “Happy Birthday” twice. But it occurred to … Continue reading →
When It Comes to Infertility, How to Pray?
You probably know someone who has suffered from infertility. According to my friend the bioethicist Robert Klitzman, some 20 percent of couples in the United States look for medical help to have a baby, and that number is growing. Fortunately, … Continue reading →
7 More One-Word Prayers
I’m a writer and editor. I like to talk. I like words. But in prayer, less is often more. Sometimes the easiest way to clear my head is to concentrate on just one word. Here are a few I use: 1) God I … Continue reading →
