The religious institutions of the United States may soon face a sirenic temptation. Like Odysseus on his journey home passing the isle of the sirens, religions are approaching an alluring, but ...

It’s been known that when we are at our weakest moment, that’s when we are more open to the devil’s temptations. During these times, it’s good for us to remember the acronym “HALT.” H. When we are ...

When the public wants quiet and diplomats crave closure, the temptation is to pretend a problem has been managed when it has only been deferred.

Speaking on a stage together with Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, and Hindu representatives, Pope Francis appealed for peace amid the world’s current conflicts. Pope Francis attends the concluding ceremony ...

One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the story of Joseph, found in Genesis 37-50. When I read this story, I’m always struck by the obedience and faithfulness of Joseph. I think we Americans can ...

Bible verse for today: James 1:12 "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love ...

Temptations are often seen as bad things. Most people, including Christians, think temptations are terrible stumbling blocks set by the Devil. Todays scripture verse informs us that this mentality is ...

Europe’s leading Protestant theologians are Karl Earth of Basle and Emil Brunner of Zurich. For years their religious arguments have set the world’s theological seismographs to jiggling. Last week, ...