Why it matters: Daily devotionals rooted in scripture strengthen faith, provide moral guidance, and help believers draw closer to God. Power in prayer: Scripture-based prayers carry spiritual ...

In a year defined by rapid change and uncertainty, couples are finding that the most powerful tool for strengthening their marriage isn’t a grand gesture, but a consistent, shared rhythm of faith.

I remember the first time I tried to pray for a solid hour. I was about 19 and in my college dorm room. Before that day, I was praying anywhere from 5-10 minutes in one sitting. Outside of that, I ...

Do you know how to pray? Some people only pray when they are in trouble, need a favor or want to receive some sort of blessing. God doesn't care when you pray. He just wants to have a relationship ...

Editor’s Note: Dennis Hamm, S.J., who died on Nov. 19 at the age of 87, was one of America’s most popular Word columnists. A few years after I began at America in 1994, Dennis began his tenure writing ...

If you're a preacher, I know you pray for your sermon at least once a week. As you're walking toward the front on Sunday morning, your prayers are flying thick and fast, and all with the same theme: ...