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When the subject of prayer comes up in conversation, or people gather together to pray, the most common approach is to use ...

All of that is inevitable, but it becomes dangerous when we mistake religion for God or reduce God to the parameters of ...

It’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of our routines, but Jesus calls us to something deeper. In John 15:5, He says ...

Our lives are full of God’s beautiful creations. At every twist and turn we walk by men and women that are created in God’s ...

Knowing God personally is very important, because we become unified with Him. The more we know Him, the stronger that unity ...

Pastor and author Tyler Staton believes the Holy Spirit is one of the most misunderstood and sidelined aspects of Western ...

At U.S. presidential inaugurations, prayers often reflect national identity as much as faith. From New York Cardinal Timothy ...

The silent retreat was more than just a weekend getaway. It was an encounter with the Divine that left an indelible mark on my soul. If you are looking to deepen your relationship with God and seek a ...