Weekly sermon summaries for local and area churches.

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ShareLike a two-edged sword, religion can either be used as a vehicle for national cohesion or disintegration. In recent ...

The scarcity highlighted broader environmental concerns about biodiversity loss and habitat conversion across the country ...

Excerpt from the new book 'Sister, Sinner,' by Claire Hoffman, about the life and mysterious disappearance of 1920s evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson.

Father Luke Farabaugh of the church led Sunday's Mass and briefly alluded to the events of April 17, tying it into his sermon. "The timing of these recent events coincided with the passion ...

Palm Sunday celebrates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem; Holy Thursday commemorates his Last Supper with his disciples; Good Friday observes his crucifixion and death. For more than 2 billion ...

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will host its annual Easter Sunrise Service this Sunday, featuring faith-based music and a sermon delivered at 8,516 feet. The service is scheduled for 5 a.m. April 20 ...

Moscow will only take peace negotiations seriously if Washington flexes its muscles. On Palm Sunday, Russian forces launched another deadly missile strike against Ukrainian civilians—this time ...