When I was young, my mother gave my siblings and me 5 cents for each Bible verse we memorized. This motivated us to look for the “low-hanging fruit” of short verses, finding in 1 Thessalonians 5 a ...

In Prayed Up, Katrina Bills provides a practical and uplifting resource designed to inspire spiritual growth and deepen ...

In the serene hours of the night and the tranquil moments of the morning, a practice as ancient as humanity holds a unique power—prayer. Prayer, an act of spiritual connection, has transcended ...

I remember the first time I tried to pray for a solid hour. I was about 19 and in my college dorm room. Before that day, I was praying anywhere from 5-10 minutes in one sitting. Outside of that, I ...

Binz said this type of reading the Scriptures dates back to ancient times, and the term itself is believed to have originated in the third century. St. Benedict incorporated it as the core of his Rule ...

In 2011, I joined a few thousand or so other people and signed up for a newish service that, I thought, might be handy. The idea behind it was to get email reminders for novenas as you prayed them in ...

A Christian accountability and prayer partner provides vulnerability, mutual encouragement, and is vital for spiritual growth ...

Previously, upon hearing reports of violent terrorism, I would immediately pray for the victims’ needs and ask for comfort for their families. With the Paris attacks, I joined many as we superimposed ...