The widening divide between casual Christianity and committed discipleship presents both our greatest challenge and our most important opportunity. While our congregations successfully attract ...

Local congregations invite all in the community to join them in faith — whether they are looking for a new church family or are new to town and are seeking a place to worship.

You see, the new life in Christ is the kingdom of God that resides inside all believers. When Jesus was on earth, and ...

Metal hooks weighed down with milk pots skewered the flesh of men’s backs as tridents pierced their cheeks and tongues.

The only other exemplar is when authorities outlaw biblical prayer, as illustrated in Daniel 6. In this passage, the king’s ...

God's love is evident in His sacrifices for us. As caregivers, we reflect that love, seeking wisdom and guidance. Embrace His ...

While many traditional denominations are struggling to maintain their numbers, the Pentecostal and charismatic churches in ...

Opinion: As US public discourse about the immigration crisis continues to grow more heated, it is important to remind ourselves of our best values.

Proverbs 11:13 warns: “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.” This malpractice has led many Christians to spiritual despair and estrangement from the church. This new ...

First, we should consider what churches mean when they say the phrase “Come as you are.” This phrase communicates that people ...

In a new court filing as part of an ongoing lawsuit against Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the Oklahoma State Department of Education, the State of Oklahoma revealed OSDE’s ...

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