Several years after Oshea Israel was convicted of killing Mary Johnson-Roy’s only son, Laramiun Byrd, Johnson-Roy began regularly... read more

[Jesus] said, “Father, if it’s your will, take this cup of suffering away from me. However, not my will but your will must be done.”... read more

What does it mean to “give up” something for Lent? Does it bring us closer to God if we don’t eat dessert? Maybe, but maybe not. What... read more

Like a parent feels compassion for their children—that’s how the Lord feels compassion for those who honor him. —Psalm 103:13 read more

Lent begins today on Ash Wednesday. And for the next forty days (not counting Sundays), Christians around the world will remember Jesus’... read more

I’m convinced that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ Jesus our Lord: not death or life, not angels or rulers, not... read more

Luther Younger, who is 99 years old, walks six miles every day to visit his wife, Waverlee, in a Rochester hospital. She has suffered from... read more

When they [Jesus’ parents] didn’t find Jesus, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days they found him in the temple.... read more

How many people will you meet in your lifetime? Based on a little bit of research, estimates seem to range from as low as 10,000 to as high... read more

He threw his arms around his brother Benjamin’s neck and wept, and Benjamin wept on his shoulder. He kissed all of his brothers and wept,... read more

Take a few minutes to read and reflect on Revelation 7:9-12. ... read more

Zacchaeus stopped and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my possessions to the poor. And if I have cheated anyone, I repay them... read more