The family of Israel Baline came from Russia and settled in New York City in 1893 when Israel was five-years-old. He was one of eight children born to Moses and Leah Baline. His father, a rabbi, died ...

Irving Berlin wrote “God Bless America” as a peace prayer. That means it’s a request, written in hope. It asks that America may eventually become blessed, not that it already is. And “blessed” doesn’t ...

And now not long removed from Askren’s successful double lung transplant, his biggest rival ever Jorge Masvidal has sent him ...

The careers of Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren are forever linked. was an important year for both. Askren joined the UFC roster ...

Jorge Masvidal sent a direct, heartfelt message to former rival Ben Askren, who is recovering from a near-fatal health scare.

President Donald Trump raised eyebrows when he repeatedly invoked God in his brief address to the nation after ordering the bombing of Iran. He closed his four-minute Sunday address by saying, “I want ...

Gene Shelburne is pastor emeritus of the Anna Street Church of Christ, 2310 Anna Street, Amarillo, Texas. Contact him and get ...

For every social media post filled with thoughts and prayers, the most vulnerable lives will continue to be lost, and our ...

Whether at Christmas or the Fourth of July, these Christian nationalist-themed services are nothing new, Rick Pidcock says.

Members of the Four Seasons Senior Club gathered for their monthly meeting June 18 at Undo’s restaurant in Weirton. President Gene Viola called the meeting to order, welcoming those in attendance, ...

In fact, this is an old problem. Countries have enlisted God or gods on their side in conflicts since ancient times. One egregious example was the First World War, when politicians and clergy on both ...

Ephesians 4:1 and Micah 6:8 were among the Scripture passages touched on in a prayer offered at the opening of the U.S.