Today’s Gospel passage from Matthew seems to reinforce the idea that Christian belief is that simple. Just “Come to me,” ...

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But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from ...

This passage is one of the most misunderstood scriptures in the Church today. Sadly, it has kept many born-again believers living in fear, insecurity, and spiritual bondage, terrified that the Lord ...

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How many times do we hear the comments, “Boy, do I dread Christmas – I'll be glad when it's over,“ and, ”Couldn’t we just skip Christmas?” ...

Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday Readings: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10; Psalm 146, R. Lord, come and save us.; James 5:7-10; Gospel – Matthew 11: 2-11 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.

Columnist Scott Clem writes, "Christians must defend truth without becoming jerks for Jesus. Boldness must be paired with ...

"And I look in this room and I see so many strengths... And I believe that God has uniquely created each one of you with those gifts and abilities, but my question is: Is it worth it to you to say, ...

What happens when insurrectionist Christians combine AI, children’s entertainment, and Christmas? Trump reading the Nativity ...

“ We conclude with a joyous rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus from the previously mentioned 1992 Grammy award-winning album ...

Dew concludes that “Latter-day Saint women have always been able to hold their own. The doctrine and practices of the church ...