The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is harmonious with Holy Scripture, and is supported by both analogy and plausibility. Luke 1:28 (RSV) And he came to her and said, “Hail, O favored ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. Talking about God's unconditional love in order to promote godliness is counterintuitive. If all we do is keep assuring ...

The Bible refers to holy people — ones who are holier than others. There are differences in holiness among human beings: James 5:16-18 (RSV) ... The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its ...

Biblical scholar John Barclay explains why Paul shocked his religious peers—and reminds us how radical the gospel really is. John M. G. Barclay, Lightfoot Professor of Divinity at Durham University, ...

"New York Times" bestselling author Preston Sprinkle says bad things are not God's judgment on people and grace is "not just a New Testament thing." “Grace” appears exactly 170 times in The King James ...

Several times a month, community columnists weigh in on matters of faith and values. The Faith and Values column appears Mondays, and features retired Methodist minister Paul Graves; FāVS News editor ...

Poetic nuances are the norm with trees and their meanings. "I think that I shall never see, a poem as lovely as a tree," wrote American poet Joyce Kilmer, an exceptionally revealing sentiment when ...