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In a world increasingly shaped by megabytes and microchips, the connection between ancient scripture and digital innovation may seem improbable. Yet, today, churches are livestreaming services, ...

We are all searching for a deeper meaning written into the tragic Hill Country flooding. Only faith can provide it. | Opinion ...

Discover the unique baby names unexpectedly rising in popularity in 2025. Find distinctive and trending options for your ...

Religion and the river are constant Kerr County touchstones. As residents lean on their faith, they grapple with their ...

Spokeo reports unique baby names like Truce and Azaiah are rising in popularity in 2025, reflecting cultural shifts and ...

Churches can endorse candidates from the pulpit without endangering their tax-exempt status, the IRS said in a Texas court ...

It’s easy to forget that place names are all just words at the end of the day, and so—just like words in a dictionary—they all have histories, etymologies, and origin stories of their own ...

For one week in June, United For The City brought together 47 students and 21 adults from 4 cities and more than 9 churches ...

The text of what Christians call the Ten Commandments comes from two places in the Hebrew Bible (or Old Testament as some ...

While Pastor Navarrete and Pastor Villegas work on different sides of the border, under different pressures and policies, the ...

Rick Montgomery, 76, and his wife, Patsy, 73, were tragically killed in a June 27 boating accident off Hilton Head Island.