Growing up in the Disciples of Christ denomination, Jodi Baron was used to what she called "popcorn prayers," which were spontaneous and done within a circle of believers. Traditional intercessory ...

From knots on a rope to pebbles in a pocket, beads are widely used by the devout as a physical means of meditating and thanking their creator - in fact, nearly two-thirds of the world's population use ...

Part history, part missal and part crafting how-to, this is a treasure trove of faith and spiritual contemplation. Winston, an award-winning religion journalist, occasional PW contributor and avid ...

The prayer beads made by Atonement Lutheran Church in St. Cloud are created from donated supplies Other religions also use prayer beads but Catholics often use prayer beads to recite the rosary ...