WHITE OAK, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texas congregation is facing a test of faith. They’re on a journey built around a nightly devotion to praying together. The Bible mentions periods of 40 days more ...

The power of prayer: To enhance your life and restore America is a Special Report prepared by The Washington Times Advocacy Department. When I was young, my mother gave my siblings and me 5 cents for ...

This memoir-cum-self-help guide by bestselling author Omartian (The Power of a Praying Wife and The Power of a Praying Parent) opens with an arresting scene: young Stormie's mother locks her in a ...

Like so many other people, I have been reflecting on the life, teaching and legacy of Pope Francis since his death in April. While his pastoral ministry focused on mercy and inclusion ("todos, todos, ...

Within Christian circles, people often tell each other, “I’ll pray for you!” or ask, “What can I pray about for you?” But from the secular community, Christians often receive harsh criticism for ...

“I prayed for 20 years but received no answer until I prayed with my legs,” said slave turned abolitionist statesman Frederick Douglass. His words give a sweet reminder of the dangers of believing in ...

In the wake of the horrific mass slaughters in New Zealand and Nigeria, some people have criticized offers to pray, suggesting that prayers are nothing more than empty platitudes. But as Christians, ...

Prayer and meditation offer a powerful pathway to spiritual connection and inner peace. Prayer, an act of speaking to the divine, expresses thoughts and desires. Meditation, the art of listening, ...

Icons have been objects of faith, controversy and fascination for centuries. The popularity of icons, which are a rich resource for prayer, continues to this day as such artists as the Rev. William ...

Fewer than half of Americans (44%) say they pray each day. This is a substantial decline from the first Religious Landscape Study (RLS) conducted in 2007, when 58% said they prayed at least once a day ...