Rev. Terry Goerz,Redeemer Lutheran Church. Jesus could see the shocked look on His disciples’ faces. “How hard it is for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God!” They had just watched an earnest, ...

BY CAREY KINSOLVING & FRIENDS “Lazarus died and he was Jesus’ buddy,” says Samuel, 5. We don’t often think of Jesus as having ...

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have ...

Pastor's Pen Ron Witbeck discusses times of darkness and uncertainty, faith in Jesus Christ, and his light and guidance, as ...

The greatest gift in the world — salvation — is completely free. God offers this most precious gift to everyone, and it remains available to each of us today. Romans 6:23 reminds us: ‘For the wages of ...

DEERFIELD — Eternal Life Yoga & Wellness is putting down roots in the valley. Olivia “Oli” Baronas, 30, is offering a ...

Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,” says Jeremiah in this Sunday's readings. Msgr. Joseph Prior compares the prophet's plea with the Beatitudes of Jesus, which encourage his disciples to place ...

Weekly sermon summaries for local and area churches.

Many people are willing to take extreme risks for the sake of temporary recognition, whether it’s capturing the perfect ...

Traditional theists believe that God exists and has the same properties as a traditional soul, viz. is immaterial, eternal ...

Every holiday has its characters. Christmas has Santa Claus, Easter has the Easter bunny, Thanksgiving has the turkey, and with Valentine’s Day upon us, we might be struck by one of Cupid’s amorous ...

During the flood in our area last summer, some became trapped when the water rushed in quickly and the river rose dramatically. Even firefighters became captives of the deluge during ...