
Sing That Prayer!
I was giving a talk about prayer and my book 10 Prayers You Can’t Live Without when I suggested that we sing a verse of “Amazing Grace”…
“Summer afternoon–summer afternoon, to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” That age-old...
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I was giving a talk about prayer and my book 10 Prayers You Can’t Live Without when I suggested that we sing a verse of “Amazing Grace”…

My prayer life is all about waiting. I have never given up and said, “Never mind” to God.

In this story from August 1949, beloved songstress Kate Smith reveals the important role that faith played in her life and career.

In my favorite painting of the Ascension, the only part of Jesus we see are his feet, with the disciples below looking up. I put myself in that painting and pray…

At our wedding service, we hoped to make clear that Jesus would be at the center of our marriage…

God’s mercies are new each morning and the least I can do is acknowledge him for who he is to me each day.

In this story from August 1954, legendary journalist and television host Ed Sullivan reveals how his faith helped put his career on the right track.

My sister was running the Boston Marathon. “U ok?” I texted. And waited. And prayed.

I couldn’t help but cry out to God and ask him to show me how prayer can serve others in a greater way.

When a kid starts getting argumentative or difficult, I pray. It’s always the same prayer…

At first, I wondered why so many people turn to prayer. Then I reflected on my own reason for praying.

Jesus said, “Love one another; as I have loved you.” I can understand the first part, but “as I have loved you”… this is where I struggle.
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