12 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to ...

The English word love covers many meanings, but in Greek we find concepts often known as 'the Four Loves'. This is the story ...

The Gospel, according to Luke, records that on the night of Jesus’ birth an angel of the Lord appeared to shepherds keeping watch over their flocks in a field outside the Judean village of ...

By Van SpragueIt’s a common mantra. “I don’t care what anyone thinks.” Living this way can mean that you are confident and ...

"From the Pulpit" is a weekly column of faith, shared by Central Illinois faith leaders. This week: What guides your life?

Legislators in Ohio and Mississippi want to fine men up to around $10,000 if they’re caught doing so. A draft bill was released in Ohio this week, seeking to make ejaculation without the intent of ...

The proposed Ohio law sets out to be merciful for male seed offenders. Those arrested on a first offence will only be fined $A1600. This rises to $A8000 for the second, and $A16,000 for the third. The ...

Chinese New Year celebrates the year of the snake. During this auspicious time, Chinese Christians can take the opportunity to reflect on the various snake appearances in the Bible. There is much to ...

It is so very easy to be swayed by the philosophies of the world today and hold to certain beliefs tightly thinking we are ...

I was working on a presentation I’ll be making at a women’s ministry event in the south central part of the state in a couple of months. When ...

8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, [1] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.