As Jesus begins his public ministry, He encounters some regular, ordinary guys who will do extraordinary things. Simon and his brother Andrew, fishers of fish, are the first. Jesus calls ...

Laments are painful prayers poured out to God by troubled souls. These hints on how to read the psalms of lament can help us ...

I discussed the subject of babbling prayers with my co-workers during the week, pointing out the Lord’s caution, “When you ...

Today's Gospel gives us an apocalyptic vision amazingly applicable to our days. Lest we think we're unique, people throughout ...

By Ann Farabee This question is often asked, “Are you busy?” We all may have the same thought, “Of course, I am busy.” I read these words once, and think about them often: I have so much to do today ...

Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas each year, always falling between Nov. 27 and Dec. 3 and ending on ...

This Thanksgiving week, many of us have enjoyed time off, time with family, good food, cooler weather, football, shopping — so many good things. But our primary emphasis should be ...

Should Pope Francis visit Turkey next year as he wishes to commemorate a landmark anniversary for the Council of Nicaea, it ...

On the third day of her ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro, Stephanie Nielson felt sharp pain, right where the scar bands wrap ...

Our vision at Emmanuel Baptist Church is to be a beacon of hope and love in our community where all are welcomed, embraced ...

How’s that for paving the way? And while I know that God equipped John with everything he needed before he was put on this earth, I can’t help but think about the weight and real human emotions that ...

SHANE MacGowan’s widow says she’s paying the price of loving the singer, now that he’s gone. The Fairytale of New York icon ...