How the Muslim month of Ramadan transformed my understanding of fasting, prayer, and Lent. The sun was setting on a sweltering late Friday afternoon in Amman, Jordan. Sun filtered through the dust in ...

I once heard someone say that February 1st is the new January 1st. Nothing magical happens on January 1st; we do not have to feel rushed about having all of our plans and goals set in stone just ...

The Hebrew word for fasting is Kana, and it means to subdue or to bring low. It is the scriptural word for either bringing down an enemy in combat or subduing your own soul in an act of humility. The ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. We’re in the third week of a series called Fuel For the Soul. We’re looking at some ancient Christian disciplines that serve ...