Amid errands, noise and endless to-dos, one pastor shares how she finds stillness, listens for the Spirit and discovers God ...

PRAYER: Gracious God, in this Advent Season, keep us mindful of the impact of the choices that we make and the words that we speak. May our words and actions always reflect your great love for each ...

O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the coming of the third day, and ...

The lectionary gospel reading for Advent 2 in Year A is Matt 3.1–12, and it contains many foundational themes of eschatology, ...

Speaking in tongues has long been seen as a spiritual mystery — but neuroscience is beginning to explain what’s really happening. Brain scans reveal unique patterns of language processing, control, ...

This is that heartwarming time of year when we would do well to look for opportunities to warm the hearts of others, because ...

"From the Pulpit" is a weekly column of faith, shared by Central Illinois faith leaders. This week: 100 blessings in a single ...

Fun Family Activity: Make your own rosaries. Kits are available from Holy Cross Family Ministries by calling 800-299-PRAY or at www.hcfmstore.org ...

Learning to pray is one of the most important things a born again believer can do. A believer cannot succeed fully in God’s ...