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When we sort through our thoughts about God and the vast realms of mysteries, we must be on guard against becoming distracted ...

At U.S. presidential inaugurations, prayers often reflect national identity as much as faith. From New York Cardinal Timothy ...

On Abiodun Street, Off Agidingbi, Ikeja in the heart of Lagos State, a beautiful tapestry of faith unfolds, where Christians, ...

Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, ...

Hammams have a rich history dating back to the Roman and Byzantine periods, when public baths were a central element of daily ...

After Israel launched its full-scale offensive in Lebanon in September, many fled to the Mediterranean island.

Breaking down the complete relationship timeline of Kanye West and Bianca Censori, from working together at Yeezy to getting ...

This time of year is special for many different faith communities in the southwest metro. As the strange and bewildering saga of 2017 comes to a close, tradition butts up against a world of ...

If you have ever struggled to wrap your mind around the biblical doctrine of election predestination , you are not alone ...

NFL franchises had the ability to choose the Defensive Rookie of the Year, but it was the Los Angeles Rams taking Jared Verse ...

The Trump administration’s aggressive push to cut government jobs is reverberating in the early stages of this year’s race ...