Posts tagged prayer
Christian Convicted For Praying In UK Abortion Buffer Zone: ‘Silent Thoughts Illegal’

An Army veteran and father of three was found guilty of praying silently in a large abortion buffer zone in England and fined the equivalent of $11,700, Alliance Defending Freedom UK (ADF UK) reported. Adam Smith-Conner could face jail time under the conditional discharge the court granted, his attorneys said, if he commits the same crime within the next two years.

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In Their Prayer Orbit: How One Church Stays In Touch With Those Aboard The ISS

Providence Baptist Church has an elder making a mockery of the term “remote work.” Over the last several months Barry Wilmore has proven that long distances shouldn’t keep one from being an active church member. And we’re talking looooong distances. About 250 miles into space.

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When Wrestling With Anxiety, Here’s How I Pray — And It Helps

(OPINION) Lately, though, I’ve unaccountably become flappable, prone to crippling attacks of anxiety even when there’s nothing to be anxious about. This is new, disconcerting and mysterious. I’m not under any unusual stress, so I suspect this anxiety must be the result of some chemical shift taking place in my brain as I age.

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New Play Celebrates Black Spirituality And History

“(pray)” is a choreopoem that tells a story through the lens of a feminine experience in a Black Baptist Church. It blends the past with the present, the divine with the earthly and the fear of the unknown with the delight of faith. 

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Deion Sanders Vocal About His Christian Faith As He Seeks Success at Colorado

These days, the 56-year-old Sanders is known less for what he did on the field and more for what he’s doing on the sidelines and what he’s saying in the locker room as coach of the University of Colorado’s football team. Sanders is also making headlines for his Christianity and how he’s used his faith to motivate himself and his players.

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🏈 Time To Kneel Again: Football Coach Who Won Supreme Court Prayer Case Returns 🔌

This week’s Weekend Plug-in highlights the return of a high school football coach who won a U.S. Supreme Court case, allowing him to pray on the field. Plus, as always, catch up on all the best reads and top headlines in the world of faith.

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NFL Players Turn To Prayer After Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Game

When Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills suffered a cardiac arrest Monday night on the football field, many of his teammates and NFL players at the stadium — some of the toughest men on the planet — broke into a prayer meeting and tears on live TV. The expression of emotion, spiritual care and request for prayer rippled across Twitter and other platforms, igniting both debate and intrigue.

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Cormac McCarthy’s ‘The Passenger’ Asks One Important Question: Do You Believe In God?

(REVIEW) American novelist Cormac McCarthy often writes about people on the fringes of society who are isolated from true connection with others. His newest novel in a two-book set, “The Passenger,” is no different, but in it the protagonist still has plenty of conversations. In almost every conversation, one character asks, “Do you believe in God?”

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Qatar’s Largest Mosque Highlights Beauty Of Islamic Art And Architecture

When fans aren’t packing stadiums to watch soccer matches, another thing that will get a lot of attention will be Qatar’s Islamic art and culture. As is the case with any country that plays World Cup host, visitors will get a real chance to see things in person they may not otherwise ever see anywhere else. Among those things will be the Imam Abdul Wahhab Mosque in the capital city, Doha.

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Can A High School Coach Pray At 50-Yard Line? 5 Key Takeaways From High Court Arguments

This week’s Weekend Plug-in highlights the arguments in the case of a high school football coach who wants to pray at the 50-yard line after his team’s games. Plus, as always, catch up on all the best reads and top headlines in the world of faith.

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New Lenten Cookbook Gives Catholics Tasty Choices For ‘Meatless Fridays’

(REVIEW) Since many Catholics — ones in America in particular — are so carnivorous throughout much of the year, a new cookbook out just in time for Lent focuses on the very dilemma of what to eat on Fridays this month. Scott Hahn’s book “The Lenten Cookbook” from Sophia Institute Press serves up easy-to-make meals this spring.

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Can Prayer Apps Help Spiritual Development — Or Are They Harmful?

(OPINION) Prayer apps are not new. Silicon Valley startups popularized mindfulness and meditation apps as early as 2010, although many have criticized those apps for being spiritually shallow. The young founders of Hallow are among those who felt that mindfulness apps did not meet their religious needs and set out to create their own.

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Biden’s National Day of Prayer Achieved Some Unity (Kind Of)

The National Day of Prayer on May 6 featured more prayer and less politics, aiming for unity, but political division arose in the commentaries afterward. Even the live stream frayed into two competing events. And after critics pointed out President Joe Biden left God’s name out of his proclamation issued from the White House, in his evening address, Biden mentioned God twice.

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Tanzanian President Magufuli Downplayed Risks Of COVID-19. Now He's Dead

Tanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli died of a heart attack on March 17 after frequently citing prayer as the best way to ward off the coronavirus. His political opponents are claiming he died of COVID-19, there is not evidence of that claim.

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The National Prayer Breakfast Has Become A Chance For Presidents And Faith Leaders To Push Political Agendas

(ANALYSIS) President Joe Biden’s remarks during his address at the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 4 give insight on his view of faith and politics during his presidency.

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Catholic priest pens book that delves into how to pray and why it matters

The Rev. James Martin, one of the most famous Catholic priests in this country, has written a new book, Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone, that focuses on helping Christians understand what it takes to have a relationship with God.

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5 Meditation and Prayer Resources to Start the New Year

Many take the start of a new year as the chance to renew themselves physically and spiritually. Explore the use of meditation in major world religions and see some of the best tools for reflection and prayer in 2021.

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Countering Islamophobia with community: A Lebanese woman's spiritual retreat in France

(TRAVEL) Taizé is a small, rural village in France popular for the presence of an ecumenical Christian monastic fraternity. A Muslim woman from Lebanon shares her experience after spending a month in the interfaith community.

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