When injustice and wrong seem so rampant in the world, is it still possible to believe in the fundamental goodness of God? Is it possible to live our lives on this basis?
News reports about upheaval and unrest around the world may not cover the quiet yet powerful impact prayer is having. But this writer and her family can speak firsthand about the effectiveness of reliance on God.
Some commentators express concern that drug addiction and gambling, for example, are being classified as "diseases" — acts that individuals can't help doing. This writer takes a look at the issue from a spiritual perspective.