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 ...

Fasting during Lent represents one of Christianity’s most profound spiritual disciplines, with roots extending deep into biblical traditions. Though not explicitly outlined in scripture, this practice ...

During Lent, the liturgical season of preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, many Christians opt to fast in some way or another. This fasting can take many forms, including ...

Abstaining from eating confronts the cultural lies we believe about our bodies. I stood frozen in the cereal aisle. On either side of me were thousands of boxes and bags of breakfast grains stretched ...

In a recent column I used the account of Esther in the Old Testament as an illustration of allowing God to prevail in one’s life. Her story also illustrates the power of fasting and prayer. Esther was ...

Today, Muslims mark the beginning of Ramadan. Ramadan is the name of ninth month of the lunar calendar when fasting is prescribed. Due to enormous blessing during this month, it is considered the most ...

While growing up in Yemen, I was introduced to the practice of fasting, where all the families ‎will encourage their children ‎to fast. In my house, my parents gave me the option ‎to fast at seven, ...