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 ...

They are words taken to heart by Destouche, who has been ushering in the new year with the Daniel Fast -- a growing national trend in evangelical Christian circles. It touts spiritual and physical ...

If the topic of fasting came up, I willed myself to disengage. When thoughts of spiritual discipline came with feelings of obligation, I sensed the Holy Spirit: I love you, don’t do me any favors.

The holy month is a moment of spiritual connection, community, prayer and reflection. Muslims partake in several religious activities during the time, including fasting from dawn to sunset every ...

“The purpose of fasting is to attain piety and God consciousness, to remember those in need around you,” said Hafiz Nauman Akbar, the imam, or spiritual leader, of the Kalamazoo Islamic Center.

I have never taken fasting as a hardship. It’s a powerful spiritual discipline meant for God alone. For me, it is quite private in some respects as I work each year to heighten my own spirituality.

For many Muslims around the world, the holy month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual reset. Fasting during the month may be one of the most physically difficult challenges to endure. Muslims ...