How the Muslim month of Ramadan transformed my understanding of fasting, prayer, and Lent. The sun was setting on a sweltering late Friday afternoon in Amman, Jordan. Sun filtered through the dust in ...

During Lent, the liturgical season of preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, many Christians opt to fast in some way or another. This fasting can take many forms, including ...

The Lenten path begins with prayer, as it serves as its fundamental element. Many believers encounter periods during which they find themselves unable to pray because their prayers become ineffective ...

In a recent column I used the account of Esther in the Old Testament as an illustration of allowing God to prevail in one’s life. Her story also illustrates the power of fasting and prayer. Esther was ...