Jesus said, "Peace I give to you, but not as the world gives" and in one way or another the human being longs for real peace. Here is a prayer in three parts that can lead anyone to the peace that ...

This week, “The Guardian” released a list of “100 ways to slightly improve your life without really trying.” It is excellent. Among my personal favorites are No. 55, “Learn the name of ten trees”; No.

When I was in college, my mentor gave me a copy of a small booklet by E. M. Bounds, a pastor and author known primarily for his extensive writings on prayer. That little booklet was called Preacher ...

Oh Father of all Creation, through your Holy Spirit and its wisdom, please grant us the words and actions needed to resolve the most dangerous conflict on Earth. As a nation, we pray for peace and ...

Anne Lamott definitely stretches the boundaries of Christian writing. For that, we can thank her. Yes, she swears, says honest and unkind things (usually about herself), sometimes refers to God as ...

He is risen – He is risen indeed! As we move toward Easter I thought I would share with you some Easter prayers that I wrote few years back. Each year I bring them out, update them, and use them as a ...

According to the Talmud (Berachot 26b), the Avot (forefathers) instituted the three daily prayers: Abraham - Shacharit, the morning prayer. Isaac - Minchah, the afternoon prayer. Jacob - Ma’ariv, the ...