The prayer of supplication includes petition. As the Holy Spirit moves within us, the first impulse toward petition is repentance. As we draw closer to God, we realize who we are before him, how we ...
Today we consider the second part of Jesus second instruction about prayer in Luke 18. The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector reminds us that God hears the prayers of some surprising ...
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The prayer of Ephraim the Syrian is one of the most powerful and great prayers. She is revered by both ordinary believers and clergymen. The text of the prayer, as well as how to read it correctly and ...
A new year always brings a mixture of emotions. Some of us step into 2026 with excitement, others with uncertainty, grief or ...
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...