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Painting of Jesus for a Holy Monday devotion by Carl Heinrich Bloch, 1875

A Devotion for Monday of Holy Week: The Cleansing

By Elizabeth Sherrill2 min read

A Lenten interpretation of Jesus clearing out the Temple.

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6 Women Who Inspire Us Today

By Therese Borchard4 min read

Author Therese Borchard highlights some of history’s most inspirational women and their great lessons

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20 Beautiful Lent Quotes to Inspire You

By Kaylin Kaupish4 min read

Stay motivated through the Lenten season with these quotes from Pope Francis, Saint Catherine of Siena, Howard Thurman, and others.

‘Love Thy Neighbor’ and the Habit of Friendship

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Memories of a minister’s wife who put the practice of kindness and compassion into action on a daily basis.

20 Bible Verses About Spring and New Life

By Editors of Guideposts4 min read

Find hope and a renewed sense of faith in this Scripture about the springtime season.

Lead Like Jesus

By Peola Hicks2 min read

Love for others motivated Jesus to lead by serving.

Prayer

Man outside praying the St. Ephrem for Lent

Pray the Lenten Prayer of St. Ephrem

By Bob Hostetler2 min read

A classic prayer in Orthodox churches that can help your observance reflect a true Lenten spirit.

A one-work lunch break prayer for working moms

A One-Word Lunch Break Prayer for Working Moms

By Bob Hostetler2 min read

While you’re on the job and your kids are at school, here’s a simple way to pray for their protection.

How to Give the Gift of Prayer to Those You Love

By Bob Hostetler2 min read

Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, a wedding, an anniversary—here’s the most meaningful present of all.

How to Grow Your Prayer Life in 4 Easy Steps

By The Editors4 min read

Make prayer a priority in your life with these quick, effective tips.

Positive Living

The Gift of Spring

By Michelle Cox3 min read

Never take God’s handiwork for granted. Thank Him for the gift of another spring, for days with warm sunshine and a soft breeze. Delight in the amazing beauty He’s created,

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A Lesson in Waiting with Hope

By Ashley Kappel2 min read

Learn to embrace each moment while you wait on God.

3 Steps to Turn Grumbles into Gratitude

By Tricia Goyer5 min read

Best-selling Author Tricia Goyer shares what she learned when she challenged her family to stop complaining.

Angels and Miracles

The Immigrant

By Lucia Cipriano2 min read

My first night in America, I was all alone in a New York airport, didn’t know a soul, didn’t speak the language. And then the child of another immigrant helped me.