“As a boy, I developed a love for the scriptures. They impress upon us the importance of strengthening our moral compass and drawing closer to Jesus Christ,” says Brent Mickelsen. Times-News file ...

We are near the halfway point of Lent, and today’s readings offer us important reminders. The first reading for the Third Sunday of Lent reminds us to be open and receptive to encountering God in our ...

There are differences in perception across the Christian divide on the topics of confession, repentance of our sins and the validity of the judgement day. Those who believe in the need for the ...

Our hearts aren’t prepared for the Lord until they are ready to love others. The Book of Luke, more than any of the other Gospels, presents a sweeping look at Jesus’ teachings on ethics. Over half the ...

Luke’s account of Jesus’ Passion offers a distinctive perspective: “The ordinary people are not only not complicit in the death of Jesus, but they repent of what has been done to him,” says Luke ...

Forget what the billboard charts say—to judge from church ads in the Yellow Pages, America’s favorite song is “I’m Mr. Lonely.” Churches are quick to spot that need and promise eagerly that they will ...

Christians believe that God communicates with us. Businessman and faith leader Robert D. Hales emphasized this by stating, "When we want to speak to God, we pray. When we want Him to speak to us, we ...