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The Gospel of John, chapter 3 verse 16, is one of the all-time beloved and well-known verses in the entire Bible. It is frequently called the “golden text” of Scripture.

Turns out, people want to hear what the Bible has to say. I’ll admit I grew up in a church and denomination that emphasized the Bible—maybe too ...

It’s that heavy, tired feeling of not wanting to be seen, but also quietly wishing someone would notice you. It’s waking up ...

Lori Vallow Daybell, who is already serving five life sentences in Idaho, was ordered Friday to serve two more life sentences ...

In 2025, Gallup reported that 9.3% of U.S. adults now identify as LGBTQ+, with Gen Z leading the way at 23.1%. For student ...

Pastor Jack Graham is encouraging Christians to return to biblical truth amid cultural confusion and declining spiritual ...

After her husband’s sudden illness, Janet faced overwhelming new responsibilities and unexpected challenges, but with support ...

Venezuelan migrants imprisoned for months in El Salvador under a U.S. immigration crackdown have reunited with their families ...

When Keller pastor Scott Venable thinks about the church’s role in immigration, his mind goes to two congregants who loved their neighbor.

Golden Globe winner Paul Walter Hauser and his wife, Amy Boland Hauser, just welcomed their third child into the world.

Some of the migrants freed last week in a prisoner swap between the U.S. and Venezuelan governments reunited Wednesday with ...