Despite several deaths, the state of West Virginia still allows ‘serpent handling’ – a practice that killed pastor Chris ...

As Central Florida’s large Haitian community faces uncertainty, a pastor urges his congregation to cling to their faith ...

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Miami women’s college basketball debuted their latest Fear of God uniforms and “Court Green” Basketball 2 PE shoes in their ...

By R.A. Mathews She sat in the hallway crying.  Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily email newsletter This woman had ...

Jonathan Rauch sees a "MAGA-fied" church that is not holding up its end of the bargain in defending the Constitution.

Immigration has long been a hot button issue that some religious leaders refrain from speaking about publicly, but several ...

For me, to be civilized boils down to being willing to work against our own lesser interests in order to alleviate greater ...

The Lord is on your side--so do not fear, do not be afraid for God has not given us a spirit of fear but the Spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. An event described in 2 Kings 6 vividly supports ...

Hope in Beauty; Act in Peace; Blessed Be. Mary Lucille Hays lives in Birdland near White Heath. She is serious about answering mail from readers. Consider subscribing to support your small-town ...

Denise Richards is speaking out about the struggles she faced early in her career, revealing that she was sexually harassed.

More than one parishioner has asked me to look after their families if they get deported. The problem is not just harsh ...