"From the Pulpit" is a weekly column of faith, shared by Central Illinois faith leaders. This week: The Bible is food for ...

The Bible tells us that God is “close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18 NIV).

Opinion: A retired cop argues that justice and the sanctity of life can coexist—even when it comes to the death penalty. Here ...

Years ago, a family member and I had a misunderstanding based on a gift I had given them. It was not intended to offend, but ...

Along that same time, I went to a farm supply operation in an adjoining town to buy some seeds. That seemed like a simple need and an easy request to be filled, but the person who greeted me to see ...

In every generation, followers of Christ are called to live boldly not by blending into the world, but by standing firm ...

Millennial readership has increased; zoomers read less than other generations but are on a steady upward trajectory.

Basit Hammad spoke at several area churches in September about how a simple shoebox gift he received as a child made such a ...

For decades English Bible readers faced a trade-off: choose a highly literal translation for study accuracy or pick a smoother version for everyday reading. The Christian Standard Bible shows that ...

A reflection on faith, reason, and the Jesus question across the Abrahamic traditions . A conversation recently making rounds ...

As Trump has imposed steep tariffs on China, American importers are buying much less. But China has offset the decline from the United States with breathtaking speed. By Agnes Chang and Daisuke ...