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The story of Moses parting the Red Sea is one of the most famous tales of the Old Testament and now scientists claim there ...

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 ...

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ...

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 ...

What better way to celebrate dad than watching a high-octane movie on Father's Day? From feeling the unforgettable thrills in ...

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 ...

Dr Bawumia, the sacrificial lamb who ‘shed his blood’, deserves a second chance!