Friday, February 14, is Valentine’s Day, which we celebrate as a day of ‘love.’ Valentine’s Day is named after a Christian ...

Knowing God personally is very important, because we become unified with Him. The more we know Him, the stronger that unity ...

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Rethinking Valentine’s Day from a biblical perspective means seeing it as more than a fleeting holiday; it is a reminder to love well every day. Whether single, married, or in any stage of life, we ...

God, through Jesus Christ made it possible for us to not be controlled by this base nature. If we rightly acknowledge God as Lord over our lives ... will guard your heart and your mind, in ...

In Luke 14:27, Jesus says, “Whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.” This verse emphasizes ...

Have you ever experienced weighty times that demand an answer to the question, “How much more can I take?” Situations that threaten to crush your spirit under layers of pain, frustration and ...

My heart raced. Sweat poured. I tore the backpack off my shoulders and ripped open the zipper pockets, one-by-one. In ...

The author and philosopher, Elton Trueblood, got my attention when he said that Mark 10:45 is the most revolutionary verse i ...

In a profound reflection delivered during Sunday’s Angelus prayer, Pope Francis emphasized how Jesus Christ ... I waiting for in my life? What is my greatest hope? Does my heart desire to ...