Remembering a desperate promise made in war, kept in peace
It was July 1943, somewhere in the middle of the equatorial Pacific.
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The power of prayer: In real life
The power of prayer: In real life is a Special Report prepared by The Washington Times Advocacy Department.
Recent Stories
The joy of secret prayer
At age 41, my spiritual life had become tepid, joyless and somewhat irrelevant to me.
Seeking God's guidance at a career crossroads
The value of a compass is its ability to discern true north. No matter how thick the trees or the fog surrounding you, true north gives a sense of clarity and a direction to move.
Guideposts magazine: 70 years of 'power of prayer'
The stories could happen to anyone: A new adoptive father is repeatedly rebuffed by his little girl, even though she immediately embraces her new mom.
Good Friday Day of Prayer held Friday March 25
For more than 60 years, the Guideposts' OurPrayer Ministry has lifted up the prayer requests of millions of people with the conviction that God will respond to our heartfelt prayers, small and large.
A prayer for relief -- then 'fire,' 'shards of glass' and peace
In today's society where most things can be cured or at least repaired through human effort, sometimes we come face-to-face with an issue or situation that seems impossible. We find ourselves needing a miracle.
The power of a simple prayer
As a child, I was blessed to have a mother who taught me to pray the simple children's bedtime prayer:
Being real with God, whether by outburst or in silence
Don McClanen loved to pray. But it wasn't always pretty.
Uniting faith and athletics
For six decades, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has used camping as a way to encourage athletic prowess, good character and faith-affirming decisions in youth and coaches.
Every prayer is a second chance
What is prayer? Every prayer, in its purest form, is a second chance; it's a chance to choose to believe in God and what He has promised.
The prayer of Saint Patrick
"My name is Patrick. I am a sinner, a simple country person, and the least of all believers."
St. Patrick's Breastplate: A prayer for divine protection
St. Patrick's Breastplate is a popular prayer attributed to one of Ireland's most beloved patron saints. According to tradition, St. Patrick wrote it in 433 A.D. for divine protection before successfully converting the Irish King Leoghaire and his subjects from paganism to Christianity. (The term breastplate refers to a piece of armor worn in battle.)
An improbable encounter leads to an 'impossible' ending
I was filming my third feature film — the documentary, "Father of Lights" — and I knew I was heading into the final shoot, which was going to take place in Israel.
Prayer and faith in the midst of personal tragedy
I don't remember the accident. Whatever drugs they gave me erased my memory of it.
