Years ago, my mother-in-law introduced me to a simple prayer that has since become a way of life for me. On my last album, the song “Greet the Day” offers up this request: “Lord, lead me to the ones I ...
People who care deeply can be prone to worry and anxiety. We need help flipping the script. What better place to turn and to learn than Scripture? As you scroll back through Scripture, when did ...
The most important thing we can do today is pray. It turns out most of us already know that, even if we don't talk about it. Nine out of ten Americans have turned to prayer for healing at some point ...
In an age where we have made numerous technological advances that are meant to save time, we find ourselves busier than ever. What does this mean for the spiritual life? The most common answer to “why ...
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 ...
On the days when I get really fearful, I say a tiny prayer. It’s called a breath prayer. During a series my pastor in Connecticut taught on the Beatitudes, he taught us how to say breath prayers — ...
Some of us know all too well what it’s like to be trapped in a cycle of destructive behavior. Addictions come to mind first – alcohol, drugs, pornography, food. Almost always those trapped in these ...
The Mormon view of prayer, as a heartfelt conversation with God and no-one else. Mormon prayer is a sincere, heartfelt talk with God the Father. Mormons pray only to God; they do not pray to any other ...
When friends and family get together this year, you will have the opportunity to christen the turkey before slicing it with a simple prayer that reminds us of the meaning of Thanksgiving–gratitude and ...
I memorized a few simple prayers when I was a child, but now I’m facing some hard times and those prayers don’t seem to mean much. Will God be upset if I just tell Him what’s going on in my life ...