There are diets, and then there are strict diets. And then, there's the Daniel Fast. Technically, the Daniel Fast is not a diet, but rather a 21-day period of prayer and partial fasting practiced by ...

Some people skip meals to lose weight. Others fast as part of a detox. Still others do it just because they feel like they’re too busy to stop and eat. But for Christians, there’s the practice of ...

Although the Bible does not give a direct command on this issue, examples of fasting appear in both the Old and the New Testaments. One of the most telling passages in which fasting is mentioned is ...

"What are you giving up for Lent?" is a question Catholics direct at each other this time of year. "Giving up" usually applies to food, in keeping with the church’s ancient practice of fasting. We ...

Days after the Internet was fawning over the apparent return of Avengers’ star Chris Pratt’s “dad bod,” the 39-year-old has announced via Instagram that he’s ready for a change. “Hi, Chris Pratt here.

Chris Pratt is taking his health regimen to biblical proportions. Literally. The actor, 39, updated Instagram followers on his latest diet routine: the Daniel Fast, a combination of fasting and prayer ...

The Lenten season is here and fasting prepares you for the works God has ordained you to do. Although the Bible does not give a direct command on this issue, examples of fasting appear in both the Old ...

(RNS) — While fasting is a time-honored way to observe Lent, another ancient tradition concerns being nourished by the Word of God. (RNS) — “What are you giving up for Lent?” is a question Catholics ...