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How Can We Use Our Bodies When We Pray?

Some do, some don’t. That is, some people, when they pray, do so more “physically” than others. They…

How a Chair Can Help You Pray

There are a thousand ways to pray. I’ve used numerous aids to prayer in my lifetime, from prayer…

Have You Reached a Milestone? There’s a Prayer for That!

When meaningful events happen in our lives, we can acknowledge the occasion with prayer (and speak to future…

Guideposts Classics: June Lockhart on Where She Prays

Actress June Lockhart, who early in her career worked at Guideposts’ NYC office, celebrated her 96th birthday on…

Going Back to Basics with the Lord’s Prayer

My kids are back to school, and I find I’m going back to basics, myself. I’ve only recently…

For a Fresh Way to Pray, Try the ‘I Am’ Sayings of Jesus

It’s easy to get stuck in a prayer rut—praying the same things in the same way over and over.…

Everyday Joy: Bible Verses for Appreciating Sunsets

Every evening since we’ve been at home—mostly sheltering-in-place—we take a walk to see the sun set. Gosh, there…

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and the Power of Positive Praying

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, the father of positive thinking (and Guideposts, as it happens) once wrote about a…

Do You Only Pray for People You Know?

If you only pray for the people you know and love, you might inject new vibrancy into your…

Dishwashing Prayers

My wife Carol is the cook in our family and a very fine cook she is. But I…

Claim God’s Promises with ‘You Said’ Prayers

I learned to pray at an early age from my parents and church leaders. I’ve since learned new…

Bob Hostetler’s Tips for One-Word Prayers

Hi Guideposts. My name is Bob Hostetler. I’m a blogger and author and literary agent and preacher. I…

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