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The Nephilim, often depicted as mysterious giants in biblical texts, have been a subject of intrigue and speculation for ...

In a column headlined "What's Ripping American Families Apart?" in the July 29 New York Times, David Brooks reported that 27% of Americans are now estranged from a member of their own family, and 40% ...

The Founding Fathers were “America First,” but they all would have recoiled at a rejection of universal charity.

Come join us for a free performance given by the Bethel College Concert Choir in our sanctuary at 1000 Fremont St. on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to join for worship at 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. To ...

The findings of the OIDAC Europe Report 2025, released Nov. 17, found an increase in personal attacks and hate crimes across ...

A new OIDAC report reveals a rise in personal attacks (274) and arson (94) against Christians in Europe in 2024. Bishops urge ...

In its 2025 report, the Vienna-based Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians, or OIDAC, noted ...

As noted in Philippians 4:6-8: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving ...

Find inspiring fall Bible verses on harvest, gratitude, and change. Reflect on God’s faithfulness and find peace in every ...

Genesis 12:10-20 recounts a more severe trial than a text message for help, Abram (later Abraham) faces a famine and is forced to seek refuge in Egypt. Fearing for his life, he tells his wife, Sarai, ...