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But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. Sylvia Hughes is a longtime Sunday School and women’s Bible study ...

This story by Juan Bautista Xol was published by Prensa Communitaria (Community Press), and republished and edited by Global Voices under a media agreement. The Mayejak (in the Maya Q’eqchi’ language) ...

Some say that it is immature to ask God for favors. God does not work like that, they add. Some question: How could something that does not exist grant favors? Some point out that as God knows ...

So is this what we are resigned to - those of us in search of fresh, new faces to boldly challenge entrenched politicians - a steady diet of excuse-making when our developing heroes mess up? It will ...

Ben and Isaac talk to their grandparents, Sue and Alan, through a window as they self-isolate at their home in Cheshire, England, March 22, 2020. (CNS photo/Martin Rickett, PA Images via Reuters) ...

When I think about having wisdom, I am reminded of King Solomon. If you remember the popular story about David and Bathsheba, Solomon was their only son and also became king of Israel after David ...

Dear Readers: Since announcing my departure from writing this syndicated column, I have heard from scores of people across various platforms, thanking me for more than two decades of offering advice ...

Dear Readers: To mark and celebrate the start of a new year, I’m including some recent reader responses that I have found particularly touching, wise, and useful. I learn so much from my readers! I ...