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 ...

Some random thoughts on LifeWay Research’s new prayer survey: I was heartened to learn that my fellow Catholics (7 percent) have also stooped to praying for parking spots. What a pathetic bunch we are ...

— Anonymous, via godsquadquestion@ aol.com A: Prayer has many purposes and many fulfillments. One reason for praying out loud and in public is that the prayer service is the way religious communities ...

One of the most tantalizing instructions in all of scripture appears in Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. There, Paul tells us to, “pray without ceasing.” You don’t have to think too hard ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

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 ...

Q: When someone is sick, we are asked to pray for them … and if they die, it’s often said that it was the will of God. But if they recover, the power of prayer is often given credit. Do you think ...