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An incredible process begins when a foreign material, or parasite, makes its way inside the shell of an oyster and begins causing damage. The intruder can threaten the life of ...

Most social environments today are marked by ideological conflicts, usually political in nature. We can too easily get drawn ...

How is your patience today? Pastor Warren Keating tells of a Sunday morning when he had a bad cold. He was coughing, sneezing, blowing his nose, and as he readily admits, “I should have stayed ...

This Sunday’s gospel (Luke 1:1-4; 4:12-21) lays down the New Testament fulfillment of the jubilee year which was first commanded by God in the Old Testament (Le ...

Valentine’s Day seems bogus to me; yet I’m feeling the pressure to do something special. Any tips for someone who is broke?

Exodus 23:25-26; Deut. 7:13-14 - God promises blessings ... John Chrysostom, Commentary on Galatians 5:12 (A.D. 395). "You may see a number of women who are widows before they are wives.

President Trump has promised mass deportations. He has promised the end of birthright citizenship. He has promised to cut ...

25 Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads or a sentiment in our hearts, but work out its ...

24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.