Rick Hamlin, Author at Guideposts

How to repent in a deeper, more loving way.

The Beauty in Changing Your Mind

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin explores a deeper meaning of the word, “repent.”

Give the Gift of Prayer

If you ever wondered if your prayers for someone really make a difference, here’s a true story of prayers that healed a very sick man.

Rick Hamlin and his son, Tim, in South Africa.

A Son’s Spiritual Journey in South Africa

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin marvels at his millennial son who is exploring a life deeply immersed in religion.

Easter Monday

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin explains why Easter doesn’t stop after Sunday—it’s all year long!

Finding the good in Good Friday, the church's saddest day of the year.

5 Ways to Find the Good in Good Friday

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin offers 5 ways to find the good in Good Friday, the church’s saddest day of the year.

The Heart of Maundy Thursday

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin gets at the heart of what Maundy Thursday is all about in the church’s ritual of the washing of feet.

3 Ways to Celebrate Palm Sunday

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin offers 3 ways to celebrate the ambivalence but spiritual richness of Palm Sunday.

Is the portrayal of Mary Magdalene in the film, Risen, biblically accurate?

Will the Real Mary Magdalene Please Stand?

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin examines the portrayal of Mary Magdalene in the film, Risen.

5 Ways to Get More Out of Church

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin suggests a new practice to get more out of church and nurture faith during Lent.

Why Observe Ash Wednesday?

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Guideposts executive editor Rick Hamlin offers some answers to questions about Ash Wednesday, the day that marks the start of Lent, the 40-day penitential period before Easter.

What to Give Up for Lent

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin offers some alternatives to the usual practice of giving something up for Lent.

Rick Hamlin finds new insights on prayer from the familiar words of Jesus.

3 Insights from Jesus on Prayer

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Guideposts blogger Rick Hamlin shares 3 new insights on prayer that he gets from the familiar words of Jesus.

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