We should realize that the tests are for our good. First, by separating us into grades, they allow justice to prevail; second, they allow and … Read more

It’s back to school time. Everybody’s excited, except the returning teachers. The stores have been hawking school clothes, school supplies and… Read more

There are those who believe and teach that an earthly messianic kingdom was offered to the Jews first and that only after it was rejected was … Read more

More mass shootings. How awful and how disturbing. Read more

There is something very significant about the ordination of a Christian to the ministry, at least if that person has been called to the work b… Read more

“What is man...that thou should try him every moment?” (Job 7:17-18). As Job asked long ago: why should God test us, put us on trial, every mo… Read more

No, I’m not talking about “making change” in our daily business activities. I’m talking about the least favorite reality in this life, and tha… Read more

At this point we might think we have reached the end of the lessons in the passage (Matthew 9.1 – 10.4), since a need has been perceived and d… Read more

Among the truths provided us are the prophetic signs pointing to the advent of the succeeding revelations. These signs are commonly cast into … Read more

Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest (1491-1556). Feast Day: 31Jul. Read more

What do you like the most, fiction or non-fiction? Evidently, from the public response to recent movies coming out of Hollywood, people prefer… Read more

As Jesus moved throughout Galilee teaching and healing the people, He was moved by their pitiful condition. Verse 36 of Matthew 9 says that He… Read more

When asked, “Why do you believe in your religion?” most people think first of miracles. For instance, Muslims attribute astonishing miracles t… Read more

First Baptist Church of Pinetop will be hosting its Encourager Conference Aug. 2-4. This conference began in 2011 with the purpose of providin… Read more

In the last part of Matthew Chapter 9, it contains two more healing stories. The first, which is the eighth in the overall series, is about th… Read more

The number is required. What number? The one that ADOT says is voluntary which must be on your state driver’s license by October 1, 2020 or yo… Read more

Among the many functions of symbolism, perhaps the most mysterious is its use as a means of concealing knowledge. Let us now see why should th… Read more

Did you ever think about the reality that we know being an illusion...a dream...a hologram of such fantastic design as to be undetectable by us? Read more

Calvary Baptist Church of Show Low is hosting an open house and concert from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, featuring Christian Western singer Bar… Read more

The author of Revelation repeatedly refers to the opening of “the Book” as one of the events unfolding in his visions: Read more

A true Church is a missionary Church. But why should the followers of Jesus Christ be involved in missions? There are at least four reasons: (… Read more

The Global Leadership Summit will be held Aug. 8-9 at the Country Court Event Hall in Lakeside. More than an event, the Summit is a catalyst f… Read more

St. Rita's Parish Mission "The Family in Christ" with Rev. Fr. Anthony Dimpka STD will be held at 6  p.m. July 29 through Aug. 1. Monday throu… Read more

I represent the Kingdom of God, here on earth, this is the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus, that we all have been called to. For the … Read more

My wife’s been walking in the mornings. She walks with friends, but sometimes she asks me to walk with her. I guess. I’m not much for walking.… Read more

The experiment in liberty and self-government known as the Unites States of America is premised upon an affirmation in liberty and human right… Read more

In the Holy Scriptures, symbolism finds one more vital use: it serves as a veil with which to conceal prophetic meanings: “I will open my mout… Read more

There is another prophecy couched in parable, predicting the unawareness of the people of our age, namely their preoccupation with worldly car… Read more

God will bring you into His light, so you may grow and become His love, which brings forth His life. Love is His only perfection He seeks. My … Read more

Einstein’s famous equation E=mc2 brought about a whole new understanding of the physical world. It says that mass and energy are related. So, … Read more

Join Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lakeside for Theater Bible Camp July 8-11 “on stage” for a week of acting fun, Bible stories, drama skills an… Read more

The analogy of coming like a thief and watching for the thief is quite simple and striking, and it is repeated several times (by such diverse … Read more

We take a lot of things for granted, like chickens, for instance. Read more

SPRINGERVILLE — Momentum Life Church is hosting a Round Valley Revival July 7-10 with Evangelist Johnathan Thacker. The revival will be held S… Read more

My mother was eighteen when she married my father; nineteen when I was born and twenty when they divorced. For a brief time, I had a step-fath… Read more

“And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of His garment.” Wa… Read more

Government of the people, by the people, and for the people was not designed to “regulate” the people. Read more