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Hannah Arrowood asked God's call to create Present Age Ministries to combat the sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking of teenage girls, ages 17 and younger.

Even though not explicitly referred to by name, the Bible does allude to it ... and we lose this sanctifying grace (Titus 1:16). Christ's sacrifice on the Cross can still redeem our friendship ...

There is no other name that can save, no other way that can offer eternal life. Acts 4:12 stands as a reminder that salvation ...

Titus Welliver will play Harry Bosch in three episodes of the Bosch: Legacy spin-off, Ballard, but quitting the role might ...

Consider three big examples: the evidence for cosmic design in the fundamental laws and structure of the universe; the ...

As a religion scholar, however, I believe one of the greatest loves in the Bible is a story of friendship: the intense ...

Deadline: White House” legal reporter and former prosecutor Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, ...

Thaddeus was one of the Twelve Disciples and has many names. He is known as Judas Thaddeus, Jude Thaddeus, Jude of James, or ...

I m betting the question of whether a believer can lose their salvation will never be firmly settled until Christ returns ...

What are three popular tropes that romance novels use? Jennifer Harlan, a New York Times books editor, recommends three romance novels that show off those tropes at their best. An author of books ...

Latecomers are seated at the discretion of management. The Book of Mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. One missionary ...