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Welcome to the newest edition of Guideposts’ bestselling devotional, Walking in Grace 2025. Formerly known as Daily Guideposts, this collection of inspiring stories, Scripture-based reflections, and heartfelt prayers has encouraged and blessed millions of readers for over 45 years. If you’re looking for comfort and guidance while navigating your faith journey, then grab a cup of tea and settle in with Walking in Grace 2025.

This year’s daily devotional theme is An Everlasting Love, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” —Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV). This theme stands as a testament to the timeless love and gentle guidance bestowed upon us.

Each daily devotion includes:

• A Scripture verse to bless your day with the Word of God.
• A true, first-person story from beloved writers who share how God works through everyday events to both challenge and strengthen your faith.
• You’ll also be blessed by an original prayer that acknowledges God's majesty and His gracious presence in your life.
• For a deeper biblical connection in your quiet time, the popular "Digging Deeper" feature provides additional Scripture verses for further reflection.

Additional Features

• Get to know our beloved family of writers and see how their lives have changed over the past year in "Fellowship Corner."
• Easily find the exact inspiration you seek with the helpful Scripture Reference Index and the convenient index of authors, titles, and subjects.
• Capture your spiritual insights by journaling your thoughts in the monthly diary section—a helpful reminder of all the ways God has strengthened your walk in grace through the years.

A brave fight for literacy during the Great DepressionFour women set out on horseback to bring the library to remote communities

Part of FDR’s New Deal was the Works Progress Administration, which funded the Pack Horse Library Initiative. Ride along with four book-loving women who bravely fight for literacy in remote communities during the Great Depression by carrying library books via horseback. Will their efforts be rewarded by finding love in the process?

Love’s Turning Page by Cynthia Hickey
1936, Ozark Mountains
Grace Billings jumped at the chance to be a traveling librarian, but she didn’t anticipate the long days of work, the intense poverty, or the handsome new schoolteacher whose love for the mountain people surpasses even her own.

In This Moment by Patty Smith Hall
1936, Pine Mountain, Georgia
Forced out of her nursing job due to budget cuts, Ruth Sims applies for a position with the Pack Horse Library incentive, only to discover she must go to the one place she swore never to return. The children instantly steal her heart with their thirst for books, and she’s happy in her post until she meets their teacher, Will Munroe—the man who broke her heart. 

Book Lady of the Bayou by Marilyn Turk
1936, Mississippi
Forced out of her comfort zone, Lily Bee Davis travels by mule or boat taking books to remote areas. When she meets little Evie and her reclusive father at dilapidated plantation house, she is drawn by their losses and longs to draw them out into life again. 

The Lawman and the Librarian by Kathleen Y’Barbo
1936, Kentucky
Lottie Trent connects with a backwoods bully’s wife by secretly carrying messages for her in exchange for books. FBI agent Clayton Turnbow is on the trail of a criminal gang and discovers the packhorse librarian maybe a key member. 

The Christmas Gift – Marilyn Turk

1910

Amateur photographer Lettie Morgan accompanies her aunt to Springlake, Florida for the annual Springlake Assembly. Jonathon Townsend, wealthy heir to the family fortune and first-time chairman of the event, wants the event to run smoothly. But when the train bringing guests to the Assembly is robbed, Jonathon, who is part-owner of the railroad, must find the robber and appease the attendees. Can the young photographer who’s captured his attention provide clues to the robbery? As Christmas approaches and the Assembly comes to a close, will Jonathon find a way to entice Lettie to stay?

The Christmas Surprise – Lenora Worth

When Lynsey Milton comes to Springlake, Florida, to revitalize the town’s historic main street, Jon Townsend, the heir apparent, resists helping her. He’d rather return to the quiet life of a country lawyer. Lynsey needs to seal this deal since a promotion is in her future. But Jon wants to stay in his Victorian mansion, keeping his grief to himself. He won’t fall for a woman who’ll soon leave.When they make a discovery in the gazebo by the lake, Lynsey gets Jon into the Christmas spirit. Can an old gazebo and a beautiful vintage ball gown bring them together?

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In the spirit of cozy Christmas traditions, Guideposts Books’ A Cup of Christmas Cheer, is a two-book set of original fiction brimming with inspiring stories of faith and family set in Christmases past and present by various authors. Marilyn’s story is “A Stranger’s Visit to the Lighthouse.” Book One has Tales of Faith and Family and Book Two has Tales of Joy and Wonder. Each book includes eight stories that will encourage, inspire and uplift you with the Christmas spirit.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Wives will inspire, uplift, and counsel any woman of faith who needs a boost or reminder of God’s ever-present love as she goes through the ups and downs of daily life and marriage.”Learning to Slow Down” – a wife’s lesson in patience and “Second Best” – sometimes being the second wife after the death of the first presents unfair comparison.

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“Bite by Bite” – Overwhelmed by too many duties demanding your attention? Here’s a way to tackle the problem and relieve the stress.

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“My Walking Buddy” – An unexpected walking companion supplies the impetus to a consistent walking routine.

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“Being Thankful” – How do you cope when faced with unemployment after 25 years and no prospect for a new one on the horizon? Thanking God seems unnatural and irrational, so why should you?