Is prayer alone effective enough to heal immediately and permanently? Prayer brings us into line with spiritual thinking. Through quiet contemplation, we can silence our thoughts and begin to listen ...

In her own grappling with loss, author Brette Petway found solace by expressing prayer through journal writing and painting. Prayer is Good: A Path from Grief to Peace guides others to experience ...

“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds… encouraging one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” — Hebrews 10:24-25 As I write these words, ...

Prayer is more than just a religious routine. It is a powerful spiritual weapon that provides strength, peace, and direction in the face of life’s storms. Through prayer, countless men and women have ...

The Rev. Anthony Thompson was delivering another powerful sermon during the Charleston Baptist Association's annual meeting. In the audience, a newly minted Baptist clergyman scribbled notes. The Rev.

Forgive us for what we have taught our children: that evil is good and good is evil; that darkness is light and light is darkness; that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter. Forgive us for teaching ...

Pope Benedict XVI says Christians should avail themselves to the Holy Spirit in prayer – particularly when they cannot find the words or inspiration to pray. “St. Paul teaches us that in our prayer we ...

For more than 60 years, the Guideposts’ OurPrayer Ministry has lifted up the prayer requests of millions of people with the conviction that God will respond to our heartfelt prayers, small and large.

Growing up, I only associated things like prayer and faith with religion. I was also only familiar with one type of prayer: the prayer of request or supplication. I thought to pray meant to ask for ...