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The American Bible Society’s recently released “State of the Bible 2024” report offers a comprehensive analysis of current ...

“The rock, from which the water came, and the manna were symbolic of supernatural sustenance through Christ, the bread of ...

In our lives, we are often like Goldilocks. We make it our life’s goal to be comfortable. We want everything to be just right ...

The video evidence proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that this prison truly exists. Likewise, Heaven and Hell are real places ...

We can choose how to interpret something. We can decide that we have a preference for one interpretation of an idea over ...

Secret CIA files claim Ark of the Covenant has been found Many archaeologists have spent their lives searching for the Ark of ...

In my scripture journal for 2025, March has been about prayer. (I write a verse or two every day or so. I use material that is organized and pre-selected.) Obviously ...

Psalms 51:3-4 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and ...

Salvation comes through hearing, believing, and obeying God's word. Baptism is essential, as all spiritual blessings are in ...

Elaine Pagels remains fascinated by the mysteries of Jesus after decades of study. In her latest book, she revels in the ...

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Easter will be celebrated April 20 and a tradition that started in High Prairie about two ...