Rick Hamlin, Author at Guideposts

I feel my 80-something-year-old mom’s grip in one hand and my teenage niece’s in the other, the words of a prayer ringing in my ears.

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

He swayed and fell, landing on the tracks. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one praying as I shouted and flagged the train…

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Every time I take up this remarkable psalm, I find there’s a lot to ponder and a lot to guide me in my own prayers…

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

At the back of a drawer, I found a long-forgotten file with quotes I had collected about prayer…

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

I keep wanting to add a prayer to 10 Prayers, an expression of praise and wonder when I see a beautiful view like this one…

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

In prayer we make ourselves known to God as we make ourselves known to our loved ones.

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Celebrating a museum filled with vivid reminders of prayer and God’s story.

By Rick Hamlin1 min read

Only upon her passing did contributing editor Rick Hamlin understand the gifts given to his friend’s mother.

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Fatherhood makes you realize that you can do things you never thought you could—or wanted to, for that matter.

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

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

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

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 Hamlin2 min read

The process of praying can be even more valuable than the answers we’re praying for. The journey is as important as the destination.

Rick Hamlin