Lent, which begins Wednesday with the Ash Wednesday observance, is a season on the church calendar that generally involves someone giving up something for a period of 40 days. So, what percentage of Americans will observe the Lenten season this year?
What are the benefits of fasting today?
I have decided to pray daily for Muslims during the month of Ramadan.
Pastor Ronnie Floyd shares why fasting in prayer is a means of deepening sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and addressing personal, communal and societal challenges.
In an era where spiritual exercises are increasingly overlooked, Pastor Ronnie Floyd is urging Christians to rediscover the transformative power of fasting — and how to overcome both the physical and spiritual challenges that inevitably come with the practice.
God listened to my prayers for 47 years before He answered them.
After more than a decade-and-a-half of fronting the Christian rock band Newsboys, lead singer Michael Tait has announced his decision to step down, citing prayerful reflection and a sense of clarity in this new season of life.
In Africa, many churches gather all the prayer requests on the first day of the year and fast and pray in order for God to answer these requests.
Fasting doesn’t twist God’s arm; it realigns our heart with His and gets us back on track; it gives us wisdom and discernment for crucial issues.
Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, who unexpectedly resigned earlier this month, is asking supporters to join him in prayer and fasting for the company's workforce as layoffs continue to affect thousands of employees.
