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The Song I Had to Give Away

As a songwriter I’m naturally pleased when people recognize my authorship. When Goldie Hawn recorded my tune “The…

The Sister-in-Law Diet

“Do you maybe have anything spiffier?” I asked the salesman at the medical-supply store. I was staring at…

The Sign We Couldn’t Miss

My husband, Gil, and I had finally reached Perry, Georgia, a quaint little town west of Savannah. We’d…

These Volunteer Retirees Are Ready to Save Lives

The Sun City Center Emergency Squad is a volunteer organization that provides the Sun City Center, Florida senior…

The Self-Love Diet: A Healthy, Hearty and Happy Approach to Weight Loss

“Let’s get your weight first,” the nurse said at my six-month cardiology checkup. I slipped off my shoes,…

The Secret of Spiritual Contentment

Contentment is the opposite of self-pity. If our hearts are content because we trust in God as our…

The Science Behind the Benefits of ‘Spiritual Thinking’

In the 1990s, when I first worked as a religion reporter, a new category of believer was emerging…

The Safe Haven of God’s Love

I lace up my running shoes and head outside. The autumn night air is so crisp it feels…

The Role of Faith in Coping with Chronic Pain

Hi, Guideposts. I’m Jonathan Merritt, author of Learning to Speak God From Scratch, and I’m excited to talk…

What to Give Up for Lent: 15 Meaningful Suggestions

Every year when Lent rolls around I go ahead and launch into giving up something for 40 days.…

The Real Joy of Being Together

In his widely-read book, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, sociologist Robert Putnam examined vast…

The Radical Honesty of an ‘Outlaw Christian’

Everyone has a breaking point. Concordia College professor of religion Jacqueline A. Bussie, PhD, reached that point when…

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