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Notes on the hymn "O for a Closer Walk with God" written by William Cowper and composed by John Bacchus, with hymn tune "Beatitudo."

By living in the moment, a person can relax and enhance spirituality. These four tips can help anyone start to find peace in today's hectic society.

Real adoration of the Holy Ghost puts God in control, serves as protection during trials and draws believers towards the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

This article examines A. E. Housman's poem, "To an Athlete Dying Young" and Paramahansa Yogananda's "The Dying Youth's Divine Reply," two contrasting views of death.

By focusing on the wonder of nature, a person loses herself in the moment, reducing stress, finding peace, and becoming increasingly spiritual.

Connect with family and church this Lenten season by giving up working on Sunday for Lent.

By focusing on the words of a good book, a person is able to lose himself in the moment, finding peace through reading fiction or nonfiction.

You can pray anywhere, but going into the outdoors provides a wonderful atmosphere for reflecting on life, talking with God, and finding peace for your anxieties.

The Grazers took Christian monastic asceticism to new extremes. By being more like animals, those who were never cast from Eden, they hoped to gain God's favour.

Indelible Creative Group, seeking to build God’s kingdom by creating relevant media experiences, will release multi-artist project, “Velocity,” on June 6th.

Children's author Jennifer Gladen starts her own Catholic magazine for children.

By praying and meditating, a person is able to lose herself in the moment, finding peace, spirituality, and cultivating mindfulness.

You can come close to God by using prayers written by other people. Written prayers can help you to grow spiritually and deepen your life of prayer.

At Monte Carlo Senna made a rare mistake, ending his day in the barriers after leading the F1 race comfortably.

A brief look at the near death experience of atheist Howard Storm who, after spending time with Jesus in the afterlife, received several heavenly predictions.

Alexandra Fyodorovna, the last Empress of the Russian Empire, was a caring mother and wife. However, her flaws were frowned on by citizens unhappy with tsarist rule.

If your craving is pure, no-doubt praise and worship music, Half Mile Marathon just might be your band.

Ramadan is not just a time of fasting by itself. It is not a diet plan, nor just a test of willpower. It is a time to worship, purify, and glorify the One and Only God.

The Jewish people observe a penitential period of 40 Days, which include the two most important holidays.

Missionaries are hard for preschoolers to understand. Teach them about the wonderful job missionaries do through games and activities. Great ideas can be found here.

Although the national health care reform plan is intended to maximize coverage for U.S. citizens, it may force everyone, including the Amish, to find coverage.

Tomie dePaola writes and illustrates a warm and very informative picture book about St Patrick the patron saint of Ireland and the inspiration for a popular holiday.

What is a saint in monotheistic medieval tradition? It's not just about being a good person.

How can a man meet God? Many believe religion represents the timeless traditions that secure our salvation, but do they really?

Family devotions are a great way for families to come together and learn about the Bible together. They should be interesting and fun for everyone in the family.

The seventh in a series of daily Advent devotions offers scripture, a reflection, a spiritual activity, and a closing prayer on the theme "Everlasting Light."

Meditation has long been a part of religious practices and references of it can be found in the Bible. Meditation is referenced at several points in the Bible.

There are many different types of meditation for Christians. These forms of meditation allow a Christian to feel closer to God at at peace with oneself.

Clippers traced their origins to relatively small, fast ships built in America in the late 1700's.

In this c.1862 poem, Dickinson expresses her individual approach to religion, which is influenced in part by her experiences at Mount Holyoke.

Today's contemporary worship services differ from the traditional service more than most people think. Find out the elements of this type of service.

In this enlightening book, author, lecturer, and mystic Marianne Williamson discusses the mechanics of mysticism rather than its theories, making the book practical.

Christians do not worship the cross, and Americans do not worship a flag. The use of symbols and religious icons in Hinduism isn't idolatry, but a tool to focus the mind.

This article analyzes how many spiritual individuals found God in their lives, and analyzes the idea of introspection as it relates to soul searching and finding God.

Say it with flowers! Gardens have made the heart sing in poetry and verse, a natural inspiration since the beginning of time. Find your favorite gardening quotation here.

Open to the classified section of almost any newspaper and you'll find dozens of petitions and thank-yous to Saint Jude. Who is Saint Jude and what can he do for you?

A holy day is a day of special religious observance. Faithful are obliged to participate in religious activities and abstain from works which hinder the worship of God.

Adults often teach children to pray. This is a good way for them to connect with God. But what about you? Do you have a prayer life?

Karyn Roy Smith releases her debut CD When the Stars Come Out. This independent Christian artist uses a pop sound to explore an intimate topic, our relationship with God.

Philosophy of Michel de Montaigne, famous for scepticism and relativism, three essays including On Cannibals, and his motto, "What do I know?"

Muslims pray five times a day. The prayer has the same basic format with minor differences. The mindset and belief with which one approaches prayer is important also.

A profound sense of narrative captures the meaning and feeling behind the stories Mardi Kearney portrays. Sculptures make history accessible and relevant for students.

The Christian music scene is delighted to welcome back Michelle Tumes, returning with a new self-titled album on November 14th.

Christian parenting demands that we raise children to have a real relationship with God. How do we encourage our children to know God more and turn to Him for guidance?

A look at Opus Dei in their own words and not those of their critics, and a look at their responses to the allegations voiced in Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code.

Simple prayers in honor of the terrorist attacks of September 11 ask God to continually bless, comfort, heal, and protect.

Youngsters can be taught prayers using songs, games and fun.

Ramadan is the holiest month for Muslims. It's a month very different from other months requiring great deal of preparation. What is the best way to prepare for Ramadan?

Why we have sex ranges from boredom to spirituality, curiosity to chemistry. To enjoy a sexual relationship with your partner, you need to move past fear of intimacy.

Many Christian religions embrace the season of Lent, a forty day period of preparation for the celebration of Easter. In some ways it is spring cleaning for the soul.