As I witness the dismantling and destruction of various U.S. departments and guardrails to our government and society, I am ...

When applied to the Bible it doesn’t take long to see that his “has God said?” (Gen. 3:1) thinking, now at work in the Church ...

First Baptist Church, 2350 Central Ave., will hold Classic Service at 9 a.m. Sunday, with Celebration Service at 10:30 a.m. Connect Groups will also meet at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Online worship will ...

Keep on believing, hoping and trusting God. Thousands of the people of Judah following Rehoboam planned to go and fight for the acquired lands, but God ...

The Bible teaches us that without faith it is impossible to please God ( Hebrews 11:6 ). Far from being an abstract idea, faith is the very window through which God’s grace is made available.

Area houses of worship are invited to share their news for our free weekly listings. Email information to Mercury Editor Tony ...

Pray that instead of using scripture to justify something not in alignment with God’s will, he moves the focus of his ...

Suffering is his way of “becoming like him (Christ) in his death” so that he “may attain the resurrection from the dead” (Philippians 3:10-11 ... I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:7-10).

1:26-31; 2:4-25 ... mother's womb you are my God" (Ps.22:11-12). "God . . . from my mother's womb had set me apart and called me through his grace" (St. Paul to the Galatians 1:15).

What does biblical confession mean and involve? I recently posted something on the social media about a pastor and his public ...

Lately, I often find myself wondering about how carefully Christians read their Bible. I wonder what they make of passages ...

Christian, if we live our lives for God’s sake instead of our own, our lives will contain constant joy and peace even in the ...