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In the Old Testament, Deuteronomy 31.6 says: "Do not be afraid, the Lord your God goes with you. He will never leave you or forsake you"'.

Learning how to love our hurting neighbors, especially the people from the community impacted by the AES explosion.

Research shows someone takes their life every 40 seconds. Each person who’s fallen victim to suicide has a different story, ...

I m a 28-year-old professional female, a committed Christian, and single Although I date occasionally, I am in a waiting pattern for the right man So many of my friends say I am too picky, but I want ...

“Nobody should be more pressured than the other…. Let the pressure reach everybody. Society must see both genders as equal ...

***Biblical Note*** Ancient Israel drafted soldiers, but exemptions were allowed for those who had just built a house, ...

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ...

The second reading, which is the third biblical text assigned to each Sunday, is always from the New Testament. It is either ...

Throughout history, every mighty move of God—every awakening, revival, and spiritual reformation—has been marked by the ...

In a world filled with exhaustion, anxiety, and endless striving, joy can feel like something reserved for the lucky few — ...

God is not interested in outward conformity alone without real salvation, transformation and the work of grace perfected in ...