At the recent European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Rev. Skip Heitzig emphasized the vital and ongoing role of the Holy ...

His purpose is to empower, teach, refine, correct, and give understanding so that we may be effective witnesses to others for Christ, and to reproduce Him in others by discipling new believers to do ...

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Faith Matters” is a column that features pieces written by local religious figures. In today’s fast-paced society in which so many are inundated with ...

When Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothes or lived in a house, but ...

The doctrine of the Holy Trinity is one of the most profound teachings of the Christian faith. For many believers, it can ...

As we come to trust God, suffering doesn’t go away but is changed. There’s no place it can go where joy cannot reach, but there’s a place joy can go where suffering cannot reach. That’s called love.

Want to hear from God? Christian actress Priscilla Shirer says read His word. "If you want to hear from God and you don't ...

When the Church approaches contemplative prayer, she is led to give multiple and different definitions in her attempt to ...

Easter is a powerful holiday that is celebrated in the Catholic tradition for many days. And the church's mission during this ...

Healing (whether emotional, spiritual, or even physical) often comes through the presence and prayers of others. God uses community as a conduit for His healing power. When believers confess, pray, ...