Our Scripture reading today is from Galatians 1:6–10,” the deacon behind the pulpit mumbled. Even as the pages rustled, the minds of the congregation wandered. The public reading of Scripture is just ...

For many, navigating these turbulent emotions can be a challenge. However, throughout history, people have turned to ancient wisdom for comfort and guidance. The Bible, in particular, offers a ...

In a world filled with self-help books and motivational speakers, some of the most powerful words for personal transformation have been available for thousands of years. These ancient scriptures ...

If you're like most Christians, you've probably tried to read through the Bible at some point — and maybe you've fallen off track. Maybe you started strong but got bogged down in Leviticus. Or perhaps ...

Last Sunday, the readings introduced us to Bartimaeus, the blind man, who decided to follow Jesus even though he had the option to stay behind in Jericho. This Sunday, the readings introduce some key ...

There still is tremendous power in a person publicly reading the Bible well. " Devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, " (1 Timothy 4:13). Only a few readers are monotoned, but many ...