Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

A: When I talk to children about prayer, I tell them that there are only four types of prayers: Thanks, Gimmie, Oops and Wow! I have them stand up and scream with me ...

Q: I read with much interest your recent column that includes the four kinds of prayers. I have never been a confident pray-er and enjoy some helpful prayers of others. May I ask if you could give me ...

For some this may be obvious. However, we know that the Mesilas Yesharim says that sometimes it is the most obvious things that need the most attention. So let’s begin. The Jewish people have two ...

Question: I have been a Christian for many years and hear a lot about the need for Christians to pray, but I am not really clear as to what to expect in prayer. Is prayer something I should do just ...

1) The prayer of petition. You must learn to be confident in asking God to meet your needs. Jesus promised, ‘What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have ...

In a case arising in Greece, N.Y., the U.S. Supreme Court upheld opening public meetings with prayer. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote that the policy was meant to represent, not exclude, all types of ...

Q: I read with much interest your recent column that includes the four kinds of prayers. I have never been a confident pray-er and enjoy some helpful prayers of others. May I ask if you could give me ...