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Getty Images Since the 14th century, Catholics have been celebrating the Sunday after Pentecost in honor of the Most Holy ...

Over 28,000 people were baptized at hundreds of gatherings across the United States on Pentecost Sunday as part of a ...

The gospel draws people to Christ; salvation is free but calls for full surrender, holiness, obedience, and a life ...

William F. Holland Jr. reflects on the Christian belief that while salvation is a free gift from God, living a life devoted ...

Randy McPheron’s return to the pastorate wasn’t something he expected. But since being called as pastor of Bethel Baptist Church last August, he has seen the ...

The New Covenant is the promise that God makes with mankind that He will forgive sin and restore communion with those whose hearts believe in His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus is the mediator of the New ...

East 17 rose to fame in the 90s, consisting of Terry, Tony Mortimer, Brian Harvey and John Hendy, with over 18million albums ...

( NewsNation) — In a series of recent posts on social media, Justin Bieber is sharing his frustrations and struggles in life, but revealing he still remains a person of faith and a follower of Jesus ...

Jesus went through Samaria and as his beloved people, we ought to follow in his footsteps by going to the Samarias he has called us to go to. By going we are obeying him and glorifying his name.

The Christian faith believes that God draws people to Himself when they hear the gospel message about how much He loves them.