BY CAREY KINSOLVING & FRIENDS “Lazarus died and he was Jesus’ buddy,” says Samuel, 5. We don’t often think of Jesus as having ...

Scripture speaks of flowers. Some of the most familiar verses are found in the romantic, poetic language of the Song of Solomon. Examples include “the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys,” and ...

Philosophers have always wrestled with how love can be so morally important, yet so personal and even arbitrary.

Former NFL fullback Heath Evans explained how he came to realize he wasn’t living a Christian life when he thought he ...

We can all too flippantly use the term "God willing", while not really appreciating what God's will might be. He has made some of his will plain, but there is much about the future we can not know.

"From the Pulpit" is a weekly column of faith, shared by Central Illinois faith leaders. This week: On Donald Trump holding ...

What the Bible and history tell us about the claim that God gave the land of Israel to Abraham and his descendants.

The message for this weekend looked at the idea if Jesus will return to earth a second time. Our senior pastor, Jim Burgen, covered the subject in about 30 minutes. I will not try to capture the ...

In sacred Scripture, God's people are often on the move. The Bible shows us migration isn't just about survival, it's about ...

What is Love? Is it the first flutter of butterflies found in a kiss? Or is it a journey of endurance walked over a lifetime ...

Valentine’s day is almost here and how many valentines will you have? In elementary school we traded Valentine cards. We ...

Every holiday has its characters. Christmas has Santa Claus, Easter has the Easter bunny, Thanksgiving has the turkey, and with Valentine’s Day upon us, we might be struck by one of Cupid’s amorous ...