or Tim Meier, a member of St. Theresa Parish in Perry, the path to a strong prayer life took an unexpected turn 28 years ago when he checked himself into a treatment program.

Mary Ellen Wetter knows how to deal a pretty good hand with her cards.

Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.”

For Pat Klausner, prayer is the first step she takes to help hurting women.

Cleaning and prayer have always been part of Sheila Berry’s life.

Patti Davis, a member of Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Parish here, has a habit of blessing people, even when they don’t sneeze.

Astride her horse and riding through the countryside of rural Sabetha gives Patty Locher the perfect place to pray.

One evening about 10 years ago, while running through her neighborhood, Starla Scott noticed a man running and making the sign of the cross the entire time.

Setting her alarm a half-hour early for prayer is something she started five years ago after her husband died.