The call to a vocation to the priesthood comes from God. God makes the first move. God extends the invitation.

“He’s known for his benedictions,” my husband said. I didn’t know someone could specialize in benedictions, the brief blessings given at the end of a service. I wondered what made his specia ...

along with the apostolic benediction of Second Corinthians 13:14, it is the basis of the so-called Apostles’ Creed, which is so clearly trinitarian. The Bible is our authority. A Bible that is ...

People do crazy things for love. In the ancient world, Jacob worked for Laban seven years to marry his daughter Rachel—and ...

The Rev. D.G. Hollums, pastor at Zia United Methodist Church, blesses shelter pup Rory during a blessing of the animals at St. John's United Methodist Church on Saturday. The blessing, which ...

2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Bible has many different uses for Christians. It can be seen as a guidebook for life where Christians can turn to for advice, guidance and reassurance. Christianity teaches ...

The Bible shows Christians what God is like. This is important for Christians in building a relationship with God. The Bible can play an important part in worship both in private and public settings.

The Revised English Bible updates the New English Bible, retaining the latter’s elegant literary style, but removing its archaisms. The REB employs a modest amount of inclusive language and is good ...

When her husband was led out to execution, the special favor was granted of an interview with her; but her only benediction was,—"I'm sorry to find ye in this state; if ye had fought like a man ...

The New English Bible was a translation undertaken by the major Protestant churches of the British Isles. Scholars translated from the best Hebrew and Greek texts, aiming to present the full meaning ...

Engathe Nzanchi Bible (ENB), a Lotha translation of the Bible based on the New King James Version, was released on October 24, by Dr. Yanbemo Lotha, associate pastor of Lotha Baptist Church (LBC) ...