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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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, ...

The America250 kickoff event in Des Moines opened at 5 p.m. Thursday with a prayer and closed around 8:30 after an hourlong speech by President Donald Trump. Much of the crowd, which lined up hours ...

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 ...

Even if you think there are Just Wars, this isn’t one of them.