Christ is the Good Shepherd who faithfully gave His life for us. But when He [Jesus] saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd. ~Matthew 9:36 WEB I am the Good Shepherd. I know My own, and I’m known by My own, […]| Strength with Dignity
We are thrilled to announce that our celebrant for our upcoming PAX Mass on Thursday, September 18 is Archbishop John C. Wester. Photo: Hiroshima’s Bishop Alexis Shirahama, Nagasaki’s Archbishop Peter … Continue reading Sept. 18: Join us for PAX Mass with Archbishop John C. Wester| Pax Christi USA
The following are excerpts from this article written by Fiona Murphy and published by Religion News Service on August 25. It highlights solidarity efforts coordinated by Pax Christi USA Ambassador …| Pax Christi USA
Early on Sunday morning (Aug. 24), a dozen activists prayed in a circle before the barbed-wire gates of Delaney Hall, the 1,100-bed immigrant detention center that is the largest on the East Coast. The post Outside Newark’s 1,100-bed detention center, a weekly prayer service for anxious families appeared first on Anabaptist World.| Anabaptist World
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Ryan and Danae Dobson continue reflecting on their lives in the Dobson family, and look back on the sacrifices, integrity, and the intense work ethic that their dad has shown through the past 40+ years of ministry. The post 40 Years and Still: The Dobson Family Legacy Part 2 appeared first on Dr. James Dobson Family Institute.| Dr. James Dobson Family Institute
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) If you’ve lived long enough, you know life doesn’t always go the way we imagined. Plans unravel, relationships break, jobs disappear, health falters, and […] The post Beauty From Ashes appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) Let’s be honest. Church hurt is real. If you’ve ever walked into a church hoping to find peace and walked out more wounded than when …| all things faithful
At Fatima in 1917, Our Lady instructed three shepherd children to pray the rosary daily. Even today, Catholics find much comfort and peace by participating in this particular devotion. I know for me it has increased my faith in God and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Which shows the beautiful truth that praying the most holy […]| Catholic Stand
Father Rolheiser’s approach helps us see celibacy not simply as an ascetic practice for the sake of denying ourselves but as intentional solidarity with the loneliest people in the world. The post Ronald Rolheiser on the spirituality of ‘sticking with it’ and priestly celibacy appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
“It’s a devotion that I created to help parents -- and to encourage parents -- in their prayer for their children to return to the practice of the faith,” Father Buhman said ahead of St. Monica’s feast day on Aug. 27. The post Priest’s St. Monica Project helps accompany parents whose children have left the faith appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Julia Oseka was the youngest woman delegate at the Synod on Synodality in Rome—and held her own in conversations with patriarchs, cardinals, archbishops, bishops, priests, lay men and women theologians. The post Father James Martin on what he learned from the youngest woman at the Synod appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
When it comes to prayer, Christians pray for all kinds of things—guidance, provision, peace, wisdom, and more. But one type that is...| Equipping Godly Women
A gangly, uncoordinated middle schooler, I longed to earn a spot as one of the five main basketball players on the team. ...| Equipping Godly Women
Read the Bible and you’re sure to find plenty of stories where God came through for His people in a miraculous way. ...| Equipping Godly Women
In the journey of life’s challenging moments, Christian families discover a powerful strength: prayer. Built on their faith, praying becomes a transformative...| Equipping Godly Women
I used to think that praying was a weakness of mine and that I was really bad at it. Whether I was...| Equipping Godly Women
In the journey of the Christian faith, prayer serves as a direct line of communication with God—an intimate conversation to express hopes, fears, and| Equipping Godly Women
Find powerful prayers for comfort to guide you through grief, stress, and uncertainty. Turn to God’s Word and discover hope, peace, and encouragement in hard seasons.| Esther Press
By prayer, I do not just mean saying prayers or performing prayers of obligation but practising the deep prayer that leads onward beyond first beginnings into the mystic way. It is only here that we will come to know and experience the love that surpasses the understanding. When the constitution on the liturgy was promulgated [...]| The Imaginative Conservative
In a comical twist of irony, as I sit down to write about quietness, my house is anything but quiet. Sounds of bathtime shenanigans echo down the stairs to my desk, shattering the calm that I so long for at the end of a busy day. For some of us, quiet moments are hard to … Continue reading The Power of Quiet→| Bible Study Nerd
“Pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you“ (2 Thessalonians 3:1). In this single verse Paul reminds of the importance of two of the chief things God has given us to do in the world: prayer and proclaiming God’s Word, both for the glory of God. Pray! Pray for us as ministers of the gospel; but even your prayers for us are ultimately prayers for the advancement of the Word of God. Why pray? Because, Paul says, it is through your prayers ...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Linking Truth | Weekly Devotions by Al Weir, MD | “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold” (Psalm 18:2, NIV).| Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
Religiously speaking I have a weird CV. I may be one of the few people who has taught a class at all three of the major religious plus universities: BYU, Catholic University of America, and Baylor University (although you could include Yeshiva University in this list, and while I’ve done research with a Yeshiva U professor I haven’t taught a class there). I’ve been at conferences when people have badmouthed Baptists only to see my Baylor affiliation, putting me in the strange position o...| Times & Seasons
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By Jane Knuth When I was writing The Prayer List, I asked our daughters (now adults) what they remembered about family prayer from their childhoods. Ellen promptly responded by reciting the prayer we most often said together at bedtime: There are four corners on my bed. There are four angels round my head. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, […] Click through to read the full article The Freedom of Prayer, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality. IgnatianSpirituality.com ® is a service of...| Ignatian Spirituality
By dotMagis Editor When was the last time you contemplated the marvelous things without number that God has done in this universe? Do you know where to find the Bear and Orion, the Pleiades and the chambers of the south? Those are constellations, after all—things in the sky that in principle anyone can see for themselves. In The […] Click through to read the full article Marvelous Things Without Number, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality. IgnatianSpirituality.com ® is a servic...| Ignatian Spirituality
Reception of Foreign Delegations The Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him) always showed the highest level of attention and care not only to the delegations that came to him but also to individuals who came to accept the religion. While our Master (peace and blessings be upon him) , who was appointed […]| Green Dome
Communication is one of the most important elements in human interaction. People who share the same social environment are constantly engaged in communication with one another. Even doing nothing is a form of behavior. Just like speaking or acting, remaining silent or still also conveys a message. Every reaction—positive or negative, conscious or unconscious—carries a […]| Green Dome
The stance a servant adopts before their Creator, their posture in His presence, is called ubudiyyah (servitude). The Qur’an refers to this with terms such as tasbih (glorification), hamd (praise), and sajdah (prostration) (Ra’d 13:13, Isra 17:44, Nur 24:41). These are all forms of supplication (du’a). In fact, the term salat, which is used to […]| Green Dome
The splitting of the moon (inshiqāq al-qamar) is one of the significant events that took place during the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Most scholars of Qur’anic exegesis (tafsir), hadith, and theology (kalam), based on relevant verses and hadiths, have affirmed the occurrence of the splitting of the moon. […]| Green Dome
There have been different approaches to understanding the Qur’an throughout Islamic history. The various styles of exegesis (tafsir) that emerged over the centuries are a result of this diversity. The first task of the science of tafsir is to consider the role of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in the explanation of […]| Green Dome
Sure. This is the dream. Husband plays video games in the next room and my phone keeps buzzing with notifications I'll just pretend to ignore. Classic Tuesday night in our house. Three years ago, I thought being a Christian wife meant having it all figured out by now. You know—morning devotions with perfectly highlighted Bible verses, praying together before bed, and definitely not stress-eating Target cookies while wondering if God actually cares about my grocery budget. Plot twist: I don'...| Discover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods
When you’re praying, do you ever feel that God is far away, just out of earshot?| LDS Living
Captain Jack's Miracle Mack | Weekly Devotions by Al Weir, MD | “He called out to them, ‘Friends, haven’t you any fish?’ ‘No,’ they answered. He said, ‘Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.’ When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish” (John 21:5-6, NIV).| Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
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As we face a myriad of complicated situations throughout life, we may ask ourselves, “What would Jesus do?”| LDS Living
When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit (John 19:30). The phrase Jesus uses here on the cross expressed a business transaction completed: "paid in full." At the heart of trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation is the confidence th| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
No matter what the challenges are in your church right now, remember what Jesus told that father: “All things are possible for one who believes.” (Mark 9:23). In prayer, we believe and ask God to h…| He Must Become Greater
By Jane Knuth When my children were young and had their friends over to play, I would not necessarily join into their conversations. When they were playing together, they wanted my ideas and participation like they wanted toothpaste. I hung around, half-listening in case a quarrel broke out, and provided snacks when they were hungry. Maybe God is […] Click through to read the full article Prayer with God the Father, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality. IgnatianSpirituality.com ® ...| Ignatian Spirituality
By Shemaiah Gonzalez There are times when I am so overwhelmed or grieved, I cannot pray for myself. I feel like I am drowning. I want so desperately to see Jesus with his hand out above the water, but I cannot. This is when I text my prayer group. Five years ago, when the world began to spin […] Click through to read the full article The Gift of Prayer, which appeared first on Ignatian Spirituality. IgnatianSpirituality.com ® is a service of Loyola Press, a Jesuit ministry. For all who sen...| Ignatian Spirituality
What really divides the Church of England? Not sex: money and how it should be distributed.| sharedconversations
SPN Numbers | Weekly Devotions by Al Weir, MD | “In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore, do not let sin reign in your mortal body…but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life…” (Romans 6:11-13, NIV).| Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
The following excerpt is from Frans Bakker’s Praying Always, truly one of the hidden gems of the Banner’s backlist. ‘And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.’ — Luke 18:13 After the Israelites had […] The post Humble Prayer — Frans Bakker appeared first on Banner of Truth USA.| Banner of Truth USA
Motivational prayer quotes and blessings. Prayer only talks to Him as a friend and that can be the best thing we do every day. A novice will look on himself to create a garden for the enjoyment of his Lord on the most disappointing land abounding in weeds. His Majesty removes the weeds and then […]| Dreams Quote
The Flood | Weekly Devotions by Al Weir, MD | “…though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials” (1 Peter 1:6, NIV).| Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
There, beside the willows,two white-spotted fawnsclumsily stepped throughtall summer grass,and what rose in methen was such intimateprayer—not the kindwhere I praise or makerequests, but the kind…| A Hundred Falling Veils
Print or download the following prayer of St. Bonaventure. It is especially fitting to pray this prayer after sacramental or spiritual communion, but it is a beautiful prayer to pray anytime. ierce, O most sweet Lord Jesus, my inmost soul with the most joyous and... The post Prayer of St Bonaventure appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.| Crossroads Initiative
My thoughts wandered this morning on my prayer walk.[1] I kept bringing my mind back to prayer, but my mind was wandering from my very first steps. I decided to use the Lord’s Prayer to guide me—I sometimes do this when I’m struggling with mind-wandering—but I still had trouble concentrating on prayer. (By the way, … Continue reading How Wrestling with Hard Bible Passages Expands our View of God| Kindle Afresh
God trains us through waiting. On the day I started writing this post, I was waiting for God to answer a prayer. You see, Trudi and I have been leading up a residential discipleship community of Ch…| Kindle Afresh
I memorized a beautiful prayer when I was a little girl. It paints a beautiful picture that every child deserves to see. Rightly so, we manifest the world as we want it to be. (not in the impossibi…| Selma
As we gather together virtually for the July 4th celebration, my first thought is to ask for the blessing of our Creator who has placed us all on this precious planet. Our faith leads us to a shared hope for a future where we can harmonize, not homogenize, at the intersection of race, ethnicity, religion, … Continue reading July 4th Prayer – by Deborah Levine→ The post July 4th Prayer – by Deborah Levine appeared first on ADR.| ADR
Prayer Endings | Weekly Devotions by Al Weir, MD | “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17, NIV).| Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
Dear all at IPC, In 2 Corinthians 1:11 there is a beautiful little phrase, “You also must help us by prayer”, the NIV translates it as “You help us by your prayers”. The context of this verse…| Paul Levy
As a small child, I loved to pick Queen Anne’s Lace that grew wild. My mother would let me put it into a jar of water, but not before she added a bit of red food coloring. I knew that soon our little “experiment” would produce a pink flower instead of white. But more than... The post Parents . . . Feeling Isolated? appeared first on Harvest USA.| Harvest USA
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 (ESV) Let […] The post Salvation in the Storm appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
Together, Kristin Demery, Julie Fisk, and Kendra Roehl have written a series of books on kindness, generosity, failure, struggle, loss, a longing for true friendship and an unwavering desire to live intentionally through it all. They invite others into the …| all things faithful
by Nicole D. Hayes Ecclesiastes 9:11 contains the familiar text, “the race is not to the swift” (NIV) (or to those who run fast), but in the case of Black Americans, the race to health began well ahead of us, particularly with slavery.| Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
Facing a court case? Turn to these 15 prayers for court cases for spiritual support and guidance. They offer strength, wisdom, and justice in legal trials.| Bible Zero
Explore our 15 prayers for wisdom to help guide your decisions and bring clarity to your life's path. Find solace and direction through these powerful prayers.| Bible Zero
With these prayers for discernment, you will be more discerning when choosing between the things that will bring satisfaction to your earthly desires.| Bible Zero
Explore how integrating prayers for test preparation can elevate your academic performance. Discover effective techniques to boost focus and achieve success.| Bible Zero
Lead us not into temptation (Luke 11:4). (Today's is the last in a brief series of meditations on the Lord's Prayer.) James says no one can say God has tempted him; this request, then, is for God to keep us from situations where we might fall. It is a recognition of the dangerous, bait-riddled, sin| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Forgive us our sins (Luke 11:4). (We are continuing in our brief series of meditations on the Lord's Prayer.) Jesus teaches us to pray daily (see previous post) for the forgiveness of our sins, assuming (as we ought to) that we have strayed from the mark each day. Sins are sins -- they are not mere| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Give us each day our daily bread (Luke 11:3). (We continue today in our brief series on the Lord's Prayer.) The opening requests that Jesus models for us are about God -- so like God they are majestic, huge, and inspiring. A lesson Jesus clearly means for us to learn in this prayer is that God come| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Your kingdom come (Luke 11:2). In my last post I began a series of brief meditations on the Lord's Prayer. The prayer begins with the request for God's name to be hallowed, followed immediately with the prayer for his kingdom to come. When we ask for God's kingdom to come, we are reminded that not| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name" (Luke 11:2). It is doubtless true that the Lord’s Prayer is routinely abused around the globe every day, mouthed by people who neither think about its meaning, nor would mean it even if they did. This is why Martin Luther referred to the Lord’s Pra| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
If you have ever prayed the Lord’s prayer, then you have prayed for the soil and its earthworms—even if you didn’t intend to.| Front Porch Republic
Faith isn’t found in a flash—it’s formed through effort. This article reveals the four essential steps that move faith from fragile doubt to enduring strength. You just have to start.| Public Square Magazine
“Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings have You ordained strength because of Your enemies, that You might still the enemy and the avenger” (Psalm 8:2) “For You formed […] The post Well-Known, Much Valued appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
Prayer can make a difference, including when we're traveling. Here are five things to remember, five ways prayer can make a difference on your vacation:| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
June 26,2025 - This prayer from the Episcopal Church recognizes that God's mercy is over all of the creation. By Louise Conner| The Ecological Disciple
There are times in life when we have the sacred opportunity to comfort a grieving person. Life in a fallen world guarantees that trouble of some variety is coming for us all. We’ll experience hard …| Daniel Seabaugh
Through the prayers for love that you speak, you are actively asking for God's love to direct your thoughts and actions towards others.| Bible Zero
Daily devotionals are a beautiful way to connect with your spouse on a spiritual level. But in our experience working with couples, they’re surprisingly hard to do as a married couple. For some couples, praying and studying together feel easy during the dating years. Once you cross the proverbial threshold of marriage, everyday obligations take over. Suddenly, daily devotionals don’t feel quite as endearing as they used to. They have a different energy. With so many daily demands, it can ...| SYMBIS Assessment
A friend who has recently been reading through David Brainerd's biography shared with me a stirring passage from Brainerd's journal. What motivated this man -- who spent years in sacrifice and service of the gospel, and eventually died an early death for the spread of it -- to continue laboring in t| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Discover powerful prayers for peace that can bring comfort and healing. These prayers can help you find peace within yourself and in the world around you.| Bible Zero
Discover potent prayers for healing, bringing comfort and hope. Find solace in invocations for physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.| Bible Zero
On Monday of Holy Week, four days before His crucifixion, Jesus cleansed the temple in Jerusalem.| LDS Living
The reality is if you want to grow your faith you need to spend time with God. Here's 15 creative ways you find time to spend with God.| Rethink
Introduce your kids to the power of faith with the salvation prayer for kids. Nurture their spiritual growth and lay the foundation for a lifetime of faith.| Bible Zero
Paul, in the middle of a praise-hymn to God in Christ, makes the astounding claim that He is "is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think," because of the power that is working in Christian believers (Ephesians 3:20). God is able! He is able to do what we ask; he is able to do mo| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Discover the power of the prayer of salvation and experience a life-changing spiritual transformation. Begin your connection with God today.| Bible Zero
Unlock the power of prayer for salvation for others. Discover how you can make a positive impact on the lives of your loved ones. Start praying today.| Bible Zero
Ken is a believer and part of an unreached Kurdish people group. He has been sharing the gospel with others among his people group. The result is the beginning of a movement of disciple-making and church planting. Yet those who are cautiously curious, referred to as Yellow Lights, are on his heart and mind. So Ken […] The post Gospel: A Bold Yellow-Light Challenge first appeared on NoPlaceLeft International Coalition.| NoPlaceLeft International Coalition
“[We have] boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus” (Hebrews 10:19). Access to the holy God who created us is the most precious commodity in the universe. So precious, in fact, that no person can afford it, can purchase it with any amount of money or sacrifice or even personal godli| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
If Christians confess that God is personal, both capable and desirous of real relationship with his creatures, then to talk to him should be as natural as it is necessary.| Crossway
All of us are called to an eternal relationship with God. He created us, after all. Jesus shed His Blood on the cross so we may be redeemed. We have been sanctified by His grace. God is an indescribable mystery and He allows us to approach Him and invites us to be in full union with Him. Through prayer, we are able to deepen our bond with Christ. Without prayer, the spiritual life is nearly impossible.| Catholic Stand
“Let’s hold firmly to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 (NASB) If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to keep your faith strong when the world seems to shift beneath your feet, […] The post Staying Faithful in Uncertain Times appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 (NASB) We’d like to start this week’s devotional with a story. Recently, we […] The post Look Up! appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
Beth Jarvis Silliman is an ordained minister in the Independent Christian Church, recognized for her deep commitment to supporting and equipping ministers and faith communities. She currently serves as the Director of the Ministry Resource Center at Emmanuel Christian Seminary …| all things faithful
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Join our diocese in prayer on April 28 at 12 p.m.Cathedral of St. Joseph519 N 10th St, Saint Joseph, MO... The post 2025 Diocesan Day of Prayer in Atonement for Those Harmed by Sexual Abuse appeared first on Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.| Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
David Brainerd observed, "The idea that everything would happen exactly as it does regardless of whether we pray or not is a specter that haunts the minds of many who sincerely profess belief in God. It makes prayer psychologically impossible, replacing it with dead ritual at best." The answer to th| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
When we feel that we are in danger or would like to ask for protection, we run to St. Michael the Archangel. We often pray to him to shield us from harm and keep us safe as we go through our day. Contents show 1. Who is St. Michael the Archangel? 2. The Origin Story […]| About Catholics
Day 1 “Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame,… The post A Simple Novena to St. Joseph first appeared on Simply Catholic.| Simply Catholic
What should you do when there is no time to pray? On the surface, this appears to be a simple question, but it turns out to be a bit more complicated in practice. Here are four perspectives that ma…| Kindle Afresh
So far, 2025 has been a decent year for conservatives on the LGBTQ front, hasn’t it? From the President’s executive order that the US government will acknowledge only two genders to the UK’s Supreme Court decision defining woman as based on biological sex in regards to the Equality Act, it seems that maybe sanity is … Continue reading Prepare Your Heart for Pride Month→| Bible Study Nerd
I hate pleasing him, yet I keep talking about him. I am as guilty as anyone, his co-conspirator. See here! Even now I am talking about him! No name is needed. He gets his supporters to cheer and his detractors to howl. He keeps us ringside, clapping and booing, a ringmaster who compels our attention and participation. He is happiest when he is in our heads, his name on our lips … or so I imagine. Even if we oppose him, we support him when we join the spectacle and turn our attention to him....| Welcome 2 My World
The same Jesus who teaches us to pray our Father in heaven tells us God runs to meet his children who come to him by faith. So even as you run to God today, when you do, Jesus says you will find that God is running to receive you. Take the parable of the prodigal son. In the beginning, the son wants| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
