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When Jimmy Jones tells about a recent Tuesday on the Tennessee River, no one can accuse him of reeling off a fish story. His tale is totally true. It was no simple task, but Jones chased down and ...

As the saying goes, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Is the perfect church in the eye of the attendee? Having spoken to hundreds of people who have left a church for one reason or another, many ...

Many of us who read the Bible, both the Old Testament and the New Testament, are struck regarding the account of “Lot’s wife, ...

Exploring John 14–16, this article delves into Jesus’ farewell discourse to reveal the often-misunderstood Holy Spirit—God’s ...

By David Carlson Pastor As a father, President Harry S. Truman, gave this guidance: “I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what ...

Note: This article was first preached by Wendy Rigby as a lay sermon at Estes Park United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Galatians 5:22-25: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, ...

The tales of Jesus and the history of notable sites have become a little bit clearer after researchers found interesting ...

Friday the 13th is a day shrouded in superstition and blood, with a history of unfortunate events that feed into ancient ...

The church annual Strawberry Shortcake Take out will be held on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive through the ...

This coming Sunday is Trinity Sunday, a day in the Christian calendar when many churches celebrate and reflect on a core doctrine of the Christian faith, that God is Triune, three persons (Father, Son ...

Jesus "took on flesh" so He could die for our sins and then return to a purely spiritual existence. But the incarnation ...