“Glorify God Among the Nations” has been chosen as the theme of this year’s National Day of Prayer, which will be held locally at 6:30 p.m., May 7 at Ways Garden, 845 W. Fourth St. Based on 1 Chronicles 16:23, which continues, “Seeking Him in all generations,” the message was set ...
This article is an attempt to highlight the basic tenets and beliefs in Islam. Sometimes, people may use religion to justify their actions, whether it is permissible within the religion or not, so it is very important to read authentic books on Islam, and other religions, before making a judgment. It is also impossible to capture the breadth and nuances of an entire religion in this article, thus, only key tenants of Islam are highlighted. Islam is a religion of peace and submission to Almighty God; the translation of God in Arabic is Allah (SWT). It is a continuation of monotheistic ...
Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1-5 “The darkest place is the jungle at night,” I thought. Attending a jungle warfare course, I shuddered under the thick canopy of vegetation over us that nearly shut out all moonlight. Yet, with no moon, stars, and sun yet formed, the black scene in Genesis 1 ...
“You never drift into alignment.” I read that statement in a book entitled Replenish: Leading From A Healthy Soul by Lance Witt. It makes sense. Has your car ever drifted “into alignment”? Never! But it has drifted out of alignment, thanks to pot holes, worn parts, and other factors. ...
The world does not pause to become quieter, kinder, or more coherent just for Holy Week. Headlines continue to announce “wars and rumors of wars” (Matthew 24:6 NIV). Political divisions deepen. Economic anxieties persist. Families carry private griefs. In such a world, faith can feel ...
AP-Easter celebrations are canceled The Latin Patriarchate canceled the Palm Sunday procession in Jerusalem, complying with Israeli military guidelines that limited gatherings to under 50 people. Despite that, the Patriarchate said Jerusalem police prevented the Catholic Church’s top ...
