This week, on “The Spiritual Life,” Father James Martin talks with Brené Brown about looking at Jesus as he is, rather than as he is presented to us. The post Brené Brown on Jesus and vulnerable spirituality appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Put your inner critic on time-out for a moment. Get beyond your intellectual left brain that may say, “Of course God knows and cares about my sexuality.” Get into your right brain, your heart, what your emotions say about the question. Perhaps even look at yourself from the perspective of an outside observer. What is... The post Where is God in My Sexuality? appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
You were created in the image of God, with the need, desire, and capacity for intimacy. That need is part of your very DNA. It’s close to the core of your being. It’s no wonder the enemy has worked so hard to steal, kill, and destroy in this area. And intimacy gone wrong doesn’t only... The post Intimacy Gone Wrong: the Biggest Obstacle to Connection with God appeared first on Dr Carol Ministries.| Dr Carol Ministries
A Homily for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Father Terrance Klein The post Does God play favorites in prayer? appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
October 26, 2025, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Not only does humility place us in a correct relationship with God, but by living humbly, we also follow Jesus’ example. The post Two final teachings from Jesus on prayer appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), October 19, 2025: Prayer, as petition or worship, is practiced in as many forms as the human imagination allows. This Sunday’s readings demonstrate the role of resistance and persistence at the core of the experience we call prayer. The post Prayer as resistance and persistence appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
St. Teresa of Ávila famously said that if she had to choose between someone who was wise and holy, she would pick holy. But when it comes to spiritual direction, wisdom—knowledge plus experience—is important. The post How do you find a good spiritual director? appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Homily for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Father Terrance Klein The post A glimpse of heaven from a childhood tree house appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Today marks two years since Hamas militants attacked communities in southern Israel, resulting in approximately 1,200 deaths, with 251 people taken hostage. We continue to pray for all who were aff…| Pax Christi USA
Kristen Wetherell reviews common struggles parents may have when talking about prayer with their children and how to create prayerful environments for them.| Crossway Articles
Through moments of prayer, we teach our kids the value of devotion to Jesus, of staying connected to him, and yielding to him. We also demonstrate how the gospel meets us in everyday scenarios.| Crossway Articles
Each Diocesan retreat is an opportunity to be a pilgrim of hope at one of the Diocese’s official pilgrimage sites.| Catholic Outlook
Harvest USA depends on church support to continue bringing the clarity and hope of God’s Word to people struggling with matters of sexual sin and confusion. It’s important work—but do you know how widespread the need for this ministry really is? Let me ask you a few straightforward questions. I hope your answers might stir... The post It’s a Good Question: Will Your Church Support Harvest USA? appeared first on Harvest USA.| Harvest USA
When we read the letters of the Apostle Paul, we learn that he was a big advocate of giving thanks. He often wrote about how thankful he was, and he frequently encouraged his readers to be thankful. In Colossians 4:2, he instructs the Church to “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving”. […]| worship.works
‘The LORD appeared to Isaac and said, “Do not go down to Egypt; live in the land where I tell you to live. Stay in this land for a while, and I will be with you and will bless you…̶…| worship.works
In 1209 St Francis of Assisi who the medievals called The Second Christ presented his first rule, totally based on the Gospel, to the great Pope Innocent III in Rome. No saint has ever had such an impact on the history of Christian Spirituality. He was born towards the end of 1181 or at the beginning of 1182. […]| Catholic Stand
There are two truths that are inescapable: 1) God is sovereign, and 2) God hears prayer. “Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases” (Psalm 115:3). “O you who hear prayer, to you shall all flesh …| Aliens and Pilgrims
“I just don’t want to be a Pharisee.” This is normally how it starts. There is a good impulse to want to avoid self-righteousness or gospel-less obedience. But this good impulse quickly gets co-opted by the devil. Whether it is …| Aliens and Pilgrims
Suffering – pain, misfortune, and misery – has always been a basic, essential, and unavoidable fact of human life. People experience three kinds of suffering: internal, intentional, and natural. The Pain... The post Overcoming Adversity by Building Resiliency appeared first on BahaiTeachings.org.| - BahaiTeachings.org
“Jesus, you are my friend. I trust you, but at the same time, I feel like I am always waiting for my desires to be fulfilled. At this point, I... The post When you worry Jesus will give you the leftovers appeared first on RADIANT.| RADIANT
Self-care has become a popular topic, but what does it actually mean? What does it look like in our individual lives? When you scroll on social media, you’ll quickly find... The post 6 resources to care for your mind, body and soul appeared first on RADIANT.| RADIANT
Even in his elderly years, Brother Edmund is statuesque. Well over six feet and with his long scraggly beard, he conjures up images of Treebeard from “The Lord of the... The post Prayer doesn’t always look how you think it should appeared first on RADIANT.| RADIANT
Amid the ups and downs of life and its many phases and stages, things can feel overwhelming when a crisis or challenge comes along. Although most of our days are... The post Focus on God now by following the S.A.I.N.T.S. appeared first on RADIANT.| RADIANT
Sometimes a prayerarrives like a stock phrase—like well-worn beads of syllablesothers have strung into smoothand beautiful strands.But the prayers that have saved meare the ones that arrive like burrs.They hurt a little, hook into my skin,such stubborn, dogged prayers.They make me a living agentof spreading their seeds.And with every move I make,they don’t let me […]| A Hundred Falling Veils
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. (Revelation 3:20) When we open the door of communication with Jesus, Jesus himself describes this event as being like dinner with a dear friend. Do you come to your dinner table with a to-do list of things to cover in conversation? Are you nervous or hurried when you sit down to have dinner in your home with a dear friend? We do not come to dinner with ou...| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
“For not even His brothers were believing in Him.” John 7:5 Sometimes encouragement comes in such simple and unexpected ways. John 7:5, for instance, is a verse easily overlooked, and not exa…| The Light for My Path
Our Lady of Sorrows by Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato, “To a great extent the level of any civilization is the level of its womanhood. When a man loves a woman, he has to become worthy of…| Veil of Veronica
Hard to forgive? “I won’t forgive. And I won’t forget.” Like hot lava spewing from a live volcano, those confessions usually flow from a heart that’s been broken or crushed. Victims of violence, hatred, or even life’s accidental losses often have difficulty seeing beyond the hurt or the pain. Who can blame them? No one wants to walk in their shoes. And no one wants to make heartache their best friend. But what if that’s you? You’ve been wounded beyond repair, but the scars beg...| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
October 9, 2025 - The God of this prayer is a very big God. We may need to take a few step backwards and crane our necks. By Louise Conner| The Ecological Disciple
Shirt by Love in Faith This morning I woke up and put on a t-shirt that says, “I will sing of the goodness of God.” (Psalm 89:1). In all honesty I truly am grateful for the goodness of …| Ordinary People Extraordinary God
“Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, […] The post Abraham and His Heart for Sodom appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
A day in your prayer life: examples for a homeschool mom. Whatever your need is today, don’t give up. Your answer is on the way.| Your BEST Homeschool
To be called a child of God is no simple and small thing. It is a blessing and challenge, a blessing of God, whose love, design and purpose are revealed through us. As children of God’s creation we are called to seek more, not weighed down by our past but serving and living in the present, and striving to evolve and grow to be better in the future—a betterment that can happen only in and through Christ. The post To be called a child of God is no simple and small thing appeared first on Th...| The Anglican Church of Canada
It is important to recognize that the Christian life can be a series of ups and downs, confidence and doubts. However, the faith that God gives us in Jesus Christ is (praise God!) not based on our feelings or even on our faithfulness. Neither is God's love toward us. This is important to remember, b| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Imagine you are about to move to a new area. Not just a new location, but a whole new part of the world—surrounded by a new culture and new faces, and without any familiar friends or contacts. Besides the personal, emotional challenges of such a move there would obviously be some significant spiritu| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
The apostle Peter writes to hurting and persecuted Christian believers, who have been "scattered" from their homes and familiar surroundings, and tells them to cast all their anxieties on God knowing that God cares for them (1 Peter 5:7). This is not some puff piece, or academic lecture, or thoughtl| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 I know it has been awhile since I posted anything. I have spent my time praying and pondering all th…| Veil of Veronica
Have you ever needed prayer for comfort? We all have, at one time or another. And we all know someone or have heard of others who desperately need peace and comfort in their lives right now. We do what we can to help others, using both the natural and spiritual gifts God has given us. All of us give what we have. We stay in touch, and we share our love. But our hearts ache to do more to ease the excruciating pain and discomfort of broken lives and interrupted dreams. You may be cleaning up th...| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
Lessons from 9/11 remind us that we will never be the same. But here are ten positive lessons we can still learn from this tragedy:| Rebecca Barlow Jordan
It is normal to feel that other believers somehow have it all “wrapped up” when it comes to living a spiritual life.| America Magazine
At RootsTech 2025, the world’s largest genealogy conference, hosted by FamilySearch International and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Day Saints, President Jeffrey R. Holland shared two lessons he learned from a near-death experience.| LDS Living
Discover the reality of spiritual warfare and learn how believers can stand firm with God’s armor, prayer, and obedience to live in victory.| Greg Stier
Over the last half century or so, it has become increasingly common for people in the western world to adapt and adopt traditional spiritual practices from around the world, particularly the east, into their personal daily practices and search for greater meaning in life. From meditation to mantras to pilgrimages and more, many have seen the value of creating a personalized ritual space and practice drawn from age old wisdom from around the world.… The post What Non-Religious People Can Lea...| Whole Life Challenge
The Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him), sent as a mercy to all worlds, embraced all of existence with compassion. Primarily humanity, but also the entire universe, benefited from the mercy he represented. Just as he was at the pinnacle of every beautiful trait and noble character, so too was he unparalleled […]| Green Dome
A whopping 93 percent of Americans 30 years old or older remember exactly where they were on September 11, 2001. It’s not easy to forget the most devastating attack on American soil since the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.| Catholic Stand
Living the gospel involves repeating spiritual practices over and over again. And in our efforts to stay consistent, we sometimes feel like we’re simply checking off tasks on our devotional to-do lists.| LDS Living
An often-overlooked detail about Joseph Smith’s time in Liberty Jail is crucial to helping us better understand how revelation sometimes works. By putting well-known verses from the Doctrine and Covenants in context, we will have more accurate expectations of revelation and develop a deeper trust…| LDS Living
“I can’t wait to have patience, cuz patience is a wonderful thing! Hurry up, let me have, gotta get it now; I want it more than anything!1” Those words, sung on a cassette tape I had as a kid, still accurately describe my life. I hate waiting for anything. And, thankfully, I don’t have to … Continue reading The Dying Fruit of Patience→| Bible Study Nerd
NRB is honored to stand as a partner of the White House America Prays initiative as it gears up to celebrate 250 years of American freedom.| NRB
Thank you to Two Writing Teachers for creating an amazing community of writers and a safe, welcoming space to write and share. A week ago, I was on a tour of Edinburgh Castle, the heart of the UNES…| Reflections on the Teche
In his book “Duties for Parents,” J.C. Ryle encourages parents to take seriously the admonishment in Proverbs 22:6 to “Train up a child in the way he should go” because, as the verse continued, “when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Ryle explained that this promise applied both for good and for […]| Reformed Perspective
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me" (Psalm 23:4). We too often talk about God, without talking to God. We can give mental assent to certain Bible teaching – Jesus is Lord, Jesus is a Shephe| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
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
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
“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
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
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| 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)
The Respected Abdullah b. Huzâfe es-Sehmî| Green Dome
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
“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
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
On Monday of Holy Week, four days before His crucifixion, Jesus cleansed the temple in Jerusalem.| LDS Living
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
