In a way, I guess, all of us could be somewhat frustrated with today's Gospel. Yes it's true, really, the gift of creation is sufficient to take care of all of us. God has fashioned a world, a ...

"But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it." (Matthew 10:29 -- NLT) Hogs and birds have taught me a lot about God’s love. My maternal grandfather — Pappy — raised ...

Franklin Graham told participants at the Pentagon 's "Christmas Worship Service" that the "God of love" they're familiar with "also hates." ...

The bad news is so overwhelming these days, it's hard to find any good news. But the Gospel provides it in abundance in the life and teachings of Jesus, especially in the Sermon on the Mount, his ...

Instead of exhaustion, homiletics can bring you life. Perhaps the most visible part of pastoring is the upfront teaching and preaching. Bringing a timely and truthful message demands preparation, ...

“What does it mean to receive Jesus in Holy Communion? It’s like Jesus is giving us a big hug, saying, ‘I love you so much. I want you to be close to me always,’” says Russell Pollitt, S.J., pastor of ...

Folks out here in the world need to realize that God gives a last call for salvation. God gives eternal life to anyone who will call on the name of the Lord Jesus, to save their soul when one repents ...

Why moral inspiration and doctrinal instruction fall short—and how preaching that transforms the heart achieves what both approaches seek. What do we mean when we talk about “good preaching”? Two ...

The 10 a.m. service will feature a Christmas Cantata entitled, “It Was A Starry Night.” • Cadiz Presbyterian Church: “Into the Unknown!” • Cove Presbyterian Church, Weirton: The 11 a.m. sermon will be ...

Jesus sets high standards for his followers. He calls on them to be perfect and to love as God loves. Is Jesus setting unattainable goals? Yes and no. As in last Sunday’s readings, today’s Gospel ...