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As Christians spend less time in the pews and more time on social media, influencers like 'Girls Gone Bible' hosts Angela ...

St. Peter warns that Scripture can be distorted — and that Christians need more than personal interpretation to guard the ...

Have you noticed how many business and organization startups exist today? It seems like everyone wants to be an entrepreneur ...

Viola M. Blythe Viola M. Blythe, age 93, of Los Lunas, New Mexico, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on April 24, 2025. Born on February 20th, 1932, Viola was a woman of unwavering faith, ...

Unfortunately, there are many instances of well-meaning, intelligent people misinterpreting the Bible. Sometimes, they did it intentionally to teach a lesson, and sometimes, they got it wrong. I will ...

You can continue to accept that “I” is the same separate identity enclosed in a physical body that you, like everyone else, have taken for granted all your life. Or you can heed the hint that “I” ...

The Word of God is more than just ink on paper or a handwritten creation of man’s ideas. It is truly God speaking to us. The ...

When you reach the end of a book, simply start over. With 150 Psalms at 5 per day, you'll restart Psalms monthly. Proverbs ...

In a time when many Christians are desperate for clarity amid chaos, pastor and author Costi Hinn believes the Church must be ...

Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History from the Puritans to Donald Trump ...

Chief Clark was not just a man; he was a beacon of hope, a tireless advocate for justice, an embodiment of wisdom, and a guardian of people’s rights and heritage. His journey through life serves ...