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Since the dawn of mankind, people have yearned for a higher power who resides in a spiritual plane. People today continue to seek God, and they find Him through prayer.

There's a word in Hebrew pronounced "galal," which means to roll. The translation of this word in English Bibles is the word "commit."

Can we know God exists? Can we prove God exists? How convincing are the reasons to believe in God? Can we remove all doubt over God's reality?

The story of Jonah is one of the most loved stories of the Bible, yet disagreement has existed for years over Jonah's true motivations.

A believer concerned about the seeming absence of the Holy Ghost within them should seek reassurance in the Bible, not in his or her fluctuating emotions or feelings.

Christians believe God created people and knows how each one of them thinks and feels, what they say and do.They believe God loves each person unconditionally.

Author Holly Wagner desires for the reader to understand how important each woman's life is, not just to herself, her family or friends, but to God.

By being thankful, giving, and searching for wisdom, believers can receive God's direction as Solomon did, opening the door to prosperity in their own life. Here's how.

Christians can learn from spiritual giants of any era. In his writings, Rev. Andrew Murray shared his perspective on Jesus' teachings. This is what he wrote about prayer.

Jonah was given a task that he just did not want to do. What made him change his mind? Use the ideas here to help make this lesson a fun one for your preschoolers!

The depth and artfulness of Addison Road's "Some Kind of Spark" only made me want to know more about these Texas indie-rockers.

Midas Records’ first faith-based artist, the exciting Jessie Daniels, is a girl with a mission.

In his book ,The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins determines a scale for mankind's belief in the probability of the existence of god.

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna holds many fundamental spiritual truths and shows us the many paths towards God.

The Bhagavad Gita is the most famous part of the sacred Sanskrit poem, Mahabharata, which is the longest epic poem in existence.

Many modern heathens claim Asatru as their religion. This reconstructed faith is growing in popularity mainly among Neo-Pagans.

Be inspired by the story of surfer Behany Hamilton who overcomes the shock and severe pain of a shark attack to continue the surfing she loves.

There are teachings in the Bible that give advice and encouragement to adolescents and teenagers on resisting negative peer pressure and avoiding bad influences.

By insinuating Freud into his poem about science and religion, MacLeish implied ego could threaten progressive thought.

Godparents play an important role in the life of a child.

When Christians need answers, too often they run to everyone but the One who can give them what they need. That One is God, the Father, and He wants to speak to you.

Interfaith dialogue is a hot topic in many church circles today, but such discussions often generate more heat than light.

Over 30 million people have visited the site of apparitions of Mary, the Blessed Mother of Jesus, in Medjugorje. They have heard monthly messages, allegedly from Heaven.

The Bible teaches that love is a distinguishing feature of Christians. Christ can help Christian families to manifest true love in the home and outside the home.

The Internet has made it so easy to find Bible references in the blink of an eye. Take a look at some of these Bible reference websites to get you in God's Word today.

God is creator of all people and all things. Naturally, children are curious about exactly who God is and how He can do so many miraculous things. Help them learn.

This guide breaks down the Lord's Prayer, which may be helpful when teaching young children to memorize it.

St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, was a Christian missionary who set about converting Irish pagans to Christianity in the 5th century. Little is known about him.

The story of Hagar and Ishmael is symbolic of having true faith when God places us in harms way.

Paramahansa Yogananda's 'Autobiography of a Yogi' has become a spiritual classic, studied in universities as well as by spiritual seekers worldwide.

Brandon Heath collaborated with artists Jars of Clay and others to share life experiences. He asked God to Give Me Your Eyes. Make the most of individual moments.

Four Kornerz, G K Real and Commission speak to Suite101 writer Kimberly Ward about how their Nigerian origins influence their gospel sound

A Bible study of inspirational passages can be used to reflect on the changing of seasons, marking the passing of a year and the events of a lifetime.

The creation story in Genesis 1 is more than just a brief history of how the earth came into existence. It introduces God to the world and helps mankind understand God.

Francesca Battistelli debut album My Paper Heart expresses true feelings about letting go and being beautiful. It's o.k. to have a few rips in jeans and dents in fenders

Laura Ingalls Wilder seldom mentions Thanksgiving celebrations in her Little House on the Prairie books. However, she knew what was necessary for true Thanksgiving.

A passage in the New Testament book of Romans talks about God's love and freedom.

Author Sharon Jaynes explains the three ways Christian wives can show their love and respect for their husbands.

To complement prayer and medication, Christians with religious OCD can remember 3 important things to decrease the anxiety their unwanted obsessions cause.

The following prayers invite God to celebrate a wedding anniversary with the couple and their loved ones.

John Calvin's understanding of Scripture enabled him to develop a theological belief system that continues to influence many evangelical Protestant faith traditions.

One can infer a variety of faith perspectives from reading this classic poem, perhaps due to the heterogeneity of the poem's development through oral tradition.

Christians believe God can infuse stagnant relationships with a new vitality that leads to renewal and growth resulting in fresh perspectives and a deeper intimacy.

From Best-selling horror writer Garth Marenghi comes the story of Darkplace, a hospital with supernatural forces that only one man, Dr. Rick Dagless, can stand against.

Do you want your children to live fruitful lives? Of course, you do! Help your children understand the Fruit of the Spirit and how God wants us to treat others!

If God caused the universe, what caused God? Read the article to find out if this question is even legitimate.

Many religions teach that God is love, and that He is full of compassion for His children no matter what those children do wrong, but is that belief realistic today?