BY CAREY KINSOLVING & FRIENDS “Lazarus died and he was Jesus’ buddy,” says Samuel, 5. We don’t often think of Jesus as having ...

Simmons, is a novel by the screenwriter of the 1971 movie of the same name -- the first to be called “folk horror” ...

“In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should ...

The Bible says, in the beginning the Earth was wild and empty. In Hebrew it is called Tohuwabohu, utter chaos. So God turned ...

We must recognize that reaching the LGBT community, like any other group, is ultimately a work of the Holy Spirit ...

Scripture speaks of flowers. Some of the most familiar verses are found in the romantic, poetic language of the Song of Solomon. Examples include “the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys,” and ...

Just one more. Mars Hill Bible’s boys headed into the playoffs with one goal in mind every time they step on the court, and ...

The provocation we receive from today’s reading is not an indictment but an invitation. We are forgetful simply because we are human. I believe this image of God’s grieved heart offers us a chance to ...

We can all too flippantly use the term "God willing", while not really appreciating what God's will might be. He has made some of his will plain, but there is much about the future we can not know.

Becoming a Godly man starts with reading Ephesians 5. It’s in Ephesians 5:1 that we are told by Paul to “Follow God’s example in everything we do, because we are his dear children.” ...

Whether you are a Valentine person or not this weekend is singled out as an opportunity to remind someone you love them. If you have never read or done The ...

"From the Pulpit" is a weekly column of faith, shared by Central Illinois faith leaders. This week: On Donald Trump holding ...