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Citywide revival to bring faithful from all over together in Williamsport

An evening filled with worship, prayer, praise and spiritual renewal is what can be expected for those attending the “Encounter Revival,” according to Pastor Isaac C. Evans, senior pastor at Love Unlimited Ministries, which is hosting the event. “So it’s going to be a night of just seeking God for your loved ones, for those who are lost, their souls to be saved, those who are out there that need to come back,” Evans said. The citywide gathering is designed to bring churches, pastors, ministry leaders, families and members of the community together for an evening of ...

Pope commemorates 9/11 attacks with prayers for peace and for those who died

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history's first American pope, called for a renewed commitment to peace on Sunday as he marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on his home country. The Chicago-born pope made his first public comments to commemorate the anniversary, speaking in ...

Footsteps to Follow: Navigating through life

Early on a warm Saturday, I found myself under the cover of thick trees, trekking through the woods of a state park in New York. This is not the typical place I find myself on a Saturday morning; I am often sitting on a couch reading or studying at the computer. So, how did I end up there? A ...

Footsteps to Follow: Why do we pray?

Why do we pray? We pray to connect and build a relationship with a higher power. Those of us who are of the Abrahamic faiths pray to God, YHWH or Allah, depending on which tradition we follow. The three largest of the Abrahamic faiths are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and trace their roots ...

Footsteps to Follow: Seeking an intimate relationship with Jesus

There was a time when I was struggling with serious doubts and fears about who I was and what I should do with the rest of my life. I spoke with my sister, Ty, about my troubles, and she sent me a poem she had written: The Master’s Touch I was lonely. I drew open the drapes And lit a ...

Footsteps to Follow: Where is God?

God is right where you left Him. He is waiting for you with open arms. Yes, our world today holds much uncertainty and a lack of security. Sad to say, but even some churches are divided. To reunite, you need to let go of your pride. Acknowledge that you don’t have to do it your way. Submit ...