It sounded like an easy assignment. "You'll start the day by finding a room in the building by yourself. Then pray for an hour." "No problem," I thought. "Sit quietly and pray? No sweat." Turns out I ...

In an age where we have made numerous technological advances that are meant to save time, we find ourselves busier than ever. What does this mean for the spiritual life? The most common answer to “why ...

Prayer can be a challenge, even for the most religious. Am I using the right words? Are my prayers connecting with God? Are they reflections of my beliefs? Pastors--who some might look to as experts ...

Nothing good in life is easy. Good things come with great effort. This is true of many things, including prayer. If we want to develop a life of prayer, then we need to be willing to put the work into ...

People who care deeply can be prone to worry and anxiety. We need help flipping the script. What better place to turn and to learn than Scripture? As you scroll back through Scripture, when did ...

Here are five types of meditation and prayer practices that help boost our physical and mental health. With the scientifically-proven benefits like reduced stress and improved concentration, you can ...

Years ago, my mother-in-law introduced me to a simple prayer that has since become a way of life for me. On my last album, the song “Greet the Day” offers up this request: “Lord, lead me to the ones I ...

While there are three main types or categories of prayer – vocal, meditative, and contemplative – there is a single battle for prayer. In every age, it’s a challenging task for fallen humanity to ...