It was Blaise Pascal who aptly said, “Words differently arranged have a different meaning, and meanings differently arranged ...

Ten words, a brief sentence, but what a treasure-trove of wisdom. I read it twice, then three times, then more times than ...

“Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life” (Proverbs 22:4). “He who fears the Lord has a secure ...

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While the biblical figure of Samson is often characterized as driven by poor judgment, a Hebrew Bible scholar argues why he ...

Ever wondered what profound, witty, or utterly human thoughts cross the minds of legends in their final moments? From profound reflections on life to unexpected humor, the last words of iconic figures ...

Psalm 39:5-6 tells us that “My life is no longer than the width of my hand. An entire lifetime is just a moment with you; ...

The book of Revelation, describing how the end of times and the second coming of Christ will unfold, warned, “This calls for ...

Justification is conferred in Baptism, the sacrament of faith. It conforms us to the righteousness of God, who makes us ...

When life gets knotted, we often ask, ‘How on earth do I unravel this?’ The ancient world called this a Gordian Knot. While ...

God handles redemption. Our role is humble, obedient faith. Stay out of His business, trust His word, and tremble at His ...