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

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 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 ...

It is quite common for people to make observations about the role or meaning of the Holy Spirit based on aspects of the ...

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

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

It is so nice to see that summer has arrived and with it all our summer activities ones that we enjoy participating, for me ...

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.

Getty Images Since the 14th century, Catholics have been celebrating the Sunday after Pentecost in honor of the Most Holy ...

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, ...