Norman Vincent Peale

Norman Vincent Peale, author, minister, and founder of Guideposts, was a champion of the power of positive thinking, and he continues to inspire new generations with his legacy of inspiration and optimism.

Day 22: A Message from Mrs. Douse

On this, the 22nd day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale shares a moving tale of a humble woman of modest means who knew—and shared—the greatest riches to be had...

Day 21: Angels and the Star of Bethlehem

On this, the 21st day of Advent, we share a devotion from Norman Vincent Peale that explores what it is that angels can teach us, at Christmas and all the year round...

Day 19: Making Ready for Christmas

On the 19th day of Advent, Guideposts founder Norman Vincent Peale reminds us that this is a time of anticipation, of preparation, of celebration...

Day 18: The Light of Christmas

On this 18th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale celebrates the lights—and the Light—of Christmas...

Day 17: Words to Grow On

On this, the 17th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale shares a valuable lesson his father taught him at Christmastime when Dr. Peale was just 10 years old...

Day 16: A Christmas Wish

On the 16th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale tells of a small memento that brought home to him once again the true meaning of Christmas...

Day 15: The Perfect Gift

On this 15th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale asks what, in this season of gift-giving, we should all be giving to God...

Day 13: The Timeless Time

On this 13th day of Advent, Norman Vincent Peale, the founder of Guideposts, tells of a memorable Christmas spent in very unfamiliar surroundings...