Singing

Recent Singing Stories

Rick Hamlin, executive editor of Guideposts magazine.

When you can’t find words to help you pray, reach for a song.

by Rick Hamlin
, New York, New York

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”...

by Rick Hamlin

Perry Como

In this story from December 1953, the popular crooner discusses the importance of faith in his life and career.

by Perry Como


Gene Autry

In this story from September 1949, the legendary singer, actor and businessman reveals how the faith others showed in him led to his success.

by Gene Autry


An artist's rendering of a cat with a chickadee perched on its head

An injured bird and a nearby feline is a recipe for disaster, but the kitty's heavenly nature prevails.

by Kathy Keeley Anderson
, Wautoma, Wisconsin

Doris Day and her husband, Marty Melcher, on vacation

In this story from 1958, Doris Day shares the sense of calm that faith brought to her marriage, career and life.

by Doris Day


A close-up shot of a man's hands playing a guitar

I wanted to be a songwriter, but it wasn’t going that well. Until I heard that guitar...

by Dave Franco
, Solana Beach, California

chocolate-covered strawberries

It was my first birthday without my husband. Thanks to God's love, I knew he was still with me…

by Robin Tripp
, Grovetown, Georgia

Gloria Estefan

Latin music superstar, mother and now a grandmother (can you believe it?). Here’s the popular performer's take on love, life and faith.

by Gloria Estefan
, Miami, Florida

Singer-songwriter Matthew West

In 2007, this popular singer-songwriter almost lost his voice. Not long after, he started singing your stories.

by Matthew West
, Franklin, Tennessee

Our churches were separated by thousands of miles, but in a matter of minutes the music had put us all on the same page.

by Rick Hamlin

Delilah at the mic

She’s known every kind of heartache—a troubled childhood, broken relationships, crippling addictions. Find out how she overcame it all.

by Delilah
, Seattle, Washington

Mornings with Jesus devotional writer Lisa Watson

Am I asking Jesus for the right things, in the right way?

by Lisa Watson
, Youngsville, North Carolina

Amy Grant with her father

Like so many of us with aging parents, this popular singer is fighting to hold on to her father as he battles profound dementia.

by Amy Grant
, Nashville, Tennessee
from Guideposts

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