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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 ...

Weekly sermon summaries for local and area churches.

While united in commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Western, Eastern, and Ethiopian Christians observe Palm ...

We are told to prepare for the worst and hope for the best,” the Rev. Jared Burt, senior pastor of Taylors Valley Baptist Church, 2497 W. FM 93, told the ...

A new book, Sister, Sinner, tracks the fantastic rise of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson in 1920s Los Angeles — and her ...

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 ...

Pastor Steve Traw gave his sermon on the ride into the Holy Land during the Palm Sunday service. Pastor Steve Traw based his sermon on Mark 11: 1-11, “The Ride Into the Holy Land” for the Palm Sunday ...

The First Presbyterian Church located at 1573 North Highland Avenue held its Palm Sunday service this morning. The service ...