We are told to count it “pure joy” when we encounter trials. Hard times produce perseverance, which forges character. Here are scriptures to pray when you need encouragement to persevere.

Are you looking for a Bible reading plan for your devotional time during Holy Week? Here are Bible reading plans from all four gospels.

How do you pray when fasting? Fasting is about more than the food—or lack thereof! When we fast, it's vital to engage the Word of God, stay in an atmosphere of worship, and pray without ceasing.

The Bible tells us to “fear not.” We aren’t overcome by the darkness around us, but we’re called to bring light and life to our communities!

Interested in knowing more about the Daniel Fast? This quick start guide will outline all you need to know.

Ready to start Christian fasting as a spiritual discipline? Here are 11 keys so you can start fasting with truth and grace.

Have you ever faced a challenging situation and felt like giving up? I know I have. Whether it's everyday life or during a time of fasting, prayers for strength are vital.

Have you ever read your Bible and wondered what it is to fast and pray? When I first heard about fasting in church, I didn't know anyone who fasted regularly. Although fasting is also popular for health and weight loss reasons, spiritual fasting has been practiced for thousands of years and is about more than your body - it also touches soul and spirit!

Would you like to make daily journaling a habit? Here are 50+ prompts to get you started when you don’t know what to write.

The M’Cheyne Bible reading plan will take you through the entire Bible in a year: the Old Testament once and the New Testament and Psalms twice.

Lent is a time of reflection observed by many Christians around the world. Prayer and fasting during Lent are also common spiritual practices.

Have you grown up celebrating the season of Lent in a special way? Or is it something you’d like to start doing? Either way, this blog post's Lent Christian spiritual practices will strengthen your relationship with the Lord and help you in growing your faith–any time of year!

Fasting is an important part of learning how to be completely dependent on God for ALL of our needs. It teaches us to crave time with him over anything.

We've all had moments where we can't help but wonder if something is just a coincidence or if it's a divine appointment or sign from God. How do you hear God more clearly? Do you want to know Him better and see Him in all things?

What are the primary types of Christian fasts and what do they mean for us today? Let’s examine the biblical definition of fasting and other fasting terms you may have heard of.

You may have heard the saying, "It's not if you fast, but when you do." This comes from Matthew 6:16, where Jesus was teaching His disciples about prayer, giving, and fasting. The implication is that Christians should be prepared to fast.

The Old Testament mentions fasting on several occasions. This post is specifically about those instances of biblical fasting that are related to battle or fighting off enemies.

I have many different fasting practices. It depends on where I’m at in my spiritual walk and what I feel God leading me to do.

In this post, we’ll talk about how long your fast could be, what the Bible says about how long Daniel fasted, and the significance of numbers in the Bible.

I’ve learned how important it is to nurture your baby seeds. In the days following a revelation, a powerful God encounter, or a breakthrough moment you need to be extra attentive and aware of what is happening spiritually. This is a prime time for the enemy to snatch those “baby seeds” away before they have a chance to be rooted and flourish.