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Following Jesus Christ is not just about sharing the Gospel but also about living with humility and serving others, just as He did. Two important moments in Jesus' life show this clearly. First, ...

In the ongoing dispute between a small North Texas town and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the McKinney ...

As a private, 100 year old Bible College, I, as president of Elim Bible College, have the right to invite speakers into this college whose message aligns with our mission ...

An interfaith panel discussion featuring women of four different faiths was hosted by the Kennedy Center on March 6.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is releasing a full-length history on the church’s Young Women’s organization ...

The polygamous 19th-century prophet and second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints envisioned that ...

A woman has filed a $25 million federal lawsuit against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints alleging church leadership failed to report allegations of sex abuse by her Ridgefield ...

Pray that instead of using scripture to justify something not in alignment with God’s will, he moves the focus of his ...

As Pope Francis continues his nearly month-long stay in the hospital, the Church marks an important anniversary – March 13 marks the 12th anniversary of his election.

Opportunities to lead are sprinkled throughout our lives, from line leaders to CEOs. Yet, while society often acknowledges ...

The Archdiocese of Denver launched the public portion of its nine-year novena that will usher in the extraordinary Jubilee Year 2033. The year will mark exactly 2,000 years from when Christians ...