Rick Hamlin, Author at Guideposts

The magazine’s executive editor thanks specific people for getting him to Guideposts.

Dad has lots of visitors. He eats well, especially his desserts. He has much family close by. And he has landed in a peaceful place.

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

When I need to tap into the power of prayer at hand, when I’m looking for some spiritual transformation, singing seems just right.

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

“There’s a fire!” Not more than twenty feet away, flames were spewing out the window of the apartment building next door, shattering glass with heat.

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

I wasn’t sure how to help him. Pray for a miracle? Pray for complete healing? Pray that he’s comfortable and at peace?

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Most importantly this prayer helps me put my relationship with God right.

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Giving our children roots and wings isn’t easy. Here’s a daily devotional to help inspire us not to give up.

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

Friends pray for each other through hard times. It’s the way we can get them through. Sometimes it’s all that gets us through.

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

My mother always said the last thing she did before she fell asleep was to picture her kids and pray for them. I do the same thing.

By Rick Hamlin1 min read

Sometimes what helps me most is to concentrate on one verse. I close my eyes and repeat the phrase, letting the spirit move through me.

By Rick Hamlin1 min read

Even the best of us can make promises to pray for others and then forget the promise. Does that mean that God won’t be looking out for them?

By Rick Hamlin2 min read

“How am I ever going to do that?” I thought. Can’t I get some special dispensation?