What do you mean by ‘prayer’ to start with? If you thought it was asking God for stuff you’re not completely wrong. We’re supposed to ask God for our needs, and I think it’s just fine to ask God for ...

By Hal Green Pondering Prayer One of the most significant and often repeated questions is, “Why pray?” What is the ...Read More ...

A new study published in The Annals of Family Medicine found that adult patients experienced significant pain and anxiety ...

The exploits of the Desert Fathers make for some motivating Lenten reading. They were known for their extravagant personalities and extreme austerities. In the fourth century, Anthony of the Desert ...

For many believers, the main purpose of prayer is communicating with God. Praying offers an opportunity to ask for forgiveness. Prayers can also be a time to ask for help during difficult trials or ...

Any successful relationship requires consistent, open, honest and clear communication. It is never one-sided and always a two-way street, but does this kind of relationship apply to God? My answer is ...

An interesting, albeit sacred, aspect of Jewish worship is the donning of a prayer shawl when one enters the sanctuary, prepared to worship. In Torah, the Jewish Bible, we are instructed in the Book ...

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? I have always been partial to flying. On Christmas of my kindergarten year, I received a Superman costume. I had eyed it for months in the Sears ...

Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He reigns with all power in his hands. Through his power, a level of royalty extends to us as kingdom men and women. I fully embrace this transformational ...