You are like a wing that shelters my children, strong with protection, soft with grace. You are like a shield that encircles them each day. They run free and you are with them as they adventure. You ...

"Indeed Allah has chosen you and purified you and chosen you above the women of the universe." [Quran 3:42] This beautiful declaration was addressed to none other than Maryam, the mother of Prophet ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Traveling is exciting, but it can also be nerve-wracking. You have to pack everything, navigate traffic ...

Prayer for protection from evil spirits has a long history. In the Orthodox tradition, prayers aimed at getting rid of evil have been known since early times. They have become part of rituals ...

Taking a moment to pray can help set a positive tone for the days ahead. We all have goals to accomplish, dreams to chase, and struggles to overcome. In these moments, prayer can be a powerful source ...

Prayer comes from a Latin Word that means to obtain by entreaty or petition; an earnest request to God. Prayer is the conversation of the soul with God, not a monologue, but a two-way street that ...