A: When I talk to children about prayer, I tell them that there are only four types of prayers: Thanks, Gimmie, Oops and Wow! I have them stand up and scream with me ...

For some this may be obvious. However, we know that the Mesilas Yesharim says that sometimes it is the most obvious things that need the most attention. So let’s begin. The Jewish people have two ...

Q: I read with much interest your recent column that includes the four kinds of prayers. I have never been a confident pray-er and enjoy some helpful prayers of others. May I ask if you could give me ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

1) The prayer of petition. You must learn to be confident in asking God to meet your needs. Jesus promised, ‘What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have ...

Q: I read with much interest your recent column that includes the four kinds of prayers. I have never been a confident pray-er and enjoy some helpful prayers of others. May I ask if you could give me ...

"Prayer in the events of each day and each moment is one of the secrets of the kingdom revealed to ‘little children,' to the servants of Christ, to the poor of the Beatitudes. It is right and good to ...