By R.A. MathewsHis birthday was last week, and he was delighted to show me the necklace he had been given by a friend. In ...

By R.A. Mathews His birthday was last week, and he was delighted to show me the necklace he had been given by a friend. In ...

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Love is not self-serving or boastful but thrives on understanding and compassion. These qualities allow us to nurture ...

If someone is walking in faith, fully accountable to a worshiping community, are they likely to get more out of the Bible than someone just reading for themselves? Certainly, and there’s texts to ...

The Bible can be a great resource for finding peace and guidance in many aspects of life—including when it comes to seeking ...

The Bible provides a roadmap for life with all of the wisdom it provides. Memorizing short Bible verses will bring to mind ...

This week and next we’ll address what might be called “Abraham and the Child Problem.” We’ll see the human solution … and the divine one. We saw last week the central point of Abraham ...

There’s a newfound maturity in the heartache and homesickness conveyed in this story-driven work. “ ‘Kansas Anymore’ is very much about heartbreak, but I didn’t want to write about that ...

It's time to return to Hope Valley! When Calls the Heart season 12 is poised to be the biggest season yet. The long-running Hallmark Channel series is set to return this winter and promises that it ...

Diastolic heart failure causes a stiff left ventricle that prevents the heart from relaxing between beats. Common symptoms include coughing, tiredness, and shortness of breath. Systolic and ...