Unexpected Blessings: Answered Prayers for Loved Ones

Brotherly Love Nicki Cooper from Plano, Texas Since I gave birth to my twin boys, Breckan and Brennan,…

The Power of a Healing Hug

The storm raged. I turned off the car and leaned back against the seat. The thunder and the…

Shawnelle Eliasen: Not-Yet Answered Prayer

A Sign of Answered Prayer

JB Bookstore—named for my brother—was more than a coffee shop with books. In Bayombong, the town in the…

An Answered Prayer for the Perfect Home

“Mom, you really need to find a new home,” my daughter Tammy Sue said. “Don’t wait until your…

The Birth of Jesus: A Christmas Story Told Through Bible Verses and Illustrations

Phyllis Tickle and the Power of Daily Prayer

Phyllis Tickle was the author of  The Divine Hours, a kind of manual for daily, liturgical prayer, along with many other books…

6 Ways to Pray When You Feel Spiritually Stuck

Our conversation with God—like any other dialogue we have with friends and family—can grow stale at times, especially…

7 Easy Prayers for When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

If you’re anything like me, life catches you by surprise. One moment, you feel as if everything is…

A Prayer for the High School Graduate

From the time a child is born we start marking their life with milestones: the first step, the…