Christmas morning I awoke to find a toy version of a snowspeeder under the tree, and I remember thinking either I had not been sufficiently clear with the Lord or that he was playing a genie trick on ...

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 ...

I learned this method of prayer almost 20 years ago. It’s an easy, user-friendly way of praying the way Jesus taught his disciples. Adoration — Praising God the Father’s character: His majesty, His ...

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 ...

This article originally appeared at the Register on Oct. 24, 2016. As the presidential election looms, now seems like a good time to pray for our country. There is no doubt that America is in an ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...