Luke’s Gospel is sometimes called “the Gospel of Prayer” because in it Jesus prays at the most important moments in his life and because it contains two substantial instructions devoted to Jesus’ ...

Find today’s readings here. I tell you, if he does not get up to give him the loaves because of their friendship, he will get up to give him whatever he needs because of his persistence. (Lk 11:8) The ...

Has anyone asked you to pray for them, especially for some specific intention? Maybe the person is seeking for healing from a health problem, or is searching for a suitable job or even a mate for ...

Passionate, specific, persistent prayer is essential to every ministry. A father tucked his young daughter into bed one evening, and listened with confusion to the end of her prayer: “And suddenly we ...

Prayer possesses a mysterious power that operates beyond the visible realm of answered requests and miraculous interventions. While many approach prayer primarily as a means to change their ...

He’s not offended when we ask, ask, and ask some more. Each week is full of crises—in the world, in the church, and often in our own families. It’s natural to wonder: How should I have been praying ...

Late last week, pro-life activists announced the forthcoming eviction and closure of an abortion center just a few miles from Washington, D.C. Late last week, Mercy Missions founder Lauren Handy ...

There was a prophet named Elijah who lived a long time ago in the land of Israel. He was great and did many marvelous things because he listened to the Lord and was obedient. He lived during the reign ...

I say this with two Bible stories in mind. One involves a blind man, who’s sitting along a wayside as Jesus and a crowd of people pass by. When he discovers Christ is near, the man calls out. People ...