You need not punish yourself, holding your head so low, wearing your muddy boots into your house.Your Father is waiting to welcome you home and wash you with his gentle mercies. You are not a burden, ...

The influencer held up a picture of Jesus Christ on the stream and said, 'You should not look like a woman. You should cut ...

Each year, in many Christian denominations, Ash Wednesday is celebrated to mark the first day of Lent – recognizing six weeks ...

The desert helps us to encounter God by burning away our delusions and scorching our self-deceptions. It is a hostile environment to our pride and a harsh opponent to our ego. It manifests our life of ...

MOST readers will instantly turn the page or click another story after reading the headline. That pretty much answers the ...

Does praying benefit the brain? The question may seem surprising, as prayer is often seen as a selfless act. And yet, those who pray often hope for something in return, whether for themselves or ...

This encounter, through prayer, liturgy, and contemplation of the Word of God, is a source of inner purification and a gift of strength for authentic witness in the world. It is not an option ...

WE FACE THAT time of year when, liturgically, we begin to move from light to darkness, even though the heavens have it the other way round — each day now is longer than the one before it. My husband ...

God delivered the Israelites from Egyptian bondage under the leadership of Moses, and they came to Kadesh-Barnea approaching entry into Canaan Land. There, God instructed Moses to send one man ...

For one, they seem very sincere when they preach. This might seem like a minor point to make, but if you've sat under a leader who preaches about holiness and prayer with emotional passion, it can be ...

See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way (Psalm 139:23-24, CSB). Before he was king of Israel, David was a shepherd. His prayer models how we can give God permission ...