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When God calls us out from our homes, we go as strangers to lands that are strange to us. Yet, God goes ahead of us and stays ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

As we look toward Thanksgiving and Christmas, I realize that 2025 is quickly coming to an end, and so is the Jubilee Year of Hope. What will be our take-aways from this special time of grace? Hope ...

whose origin is from of old, from ancient times (Mic 5:1). God chooses to be born in an insignificant place, a village, because God does not come among us to loom large as a person or a presence. No, ...

With wounds still tender, we found New Life Fellowship. This congregation was open to the work of the Spirit but grounded in ...

Find today’s readings here. Jesus experienced a mysterious presence throughout his life. He gave this presence many names, but the most common term he used for it was “the Father.” Later Christian ...

With the warm summer, I have spent more time outdoors. My dog enjoys every chance to swim and explore the different smells. Being outside has helped me appreciate the beauty and goodness of the world ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

We can pray in petition, praise, thanksgiving or repentance, but underneath every kind or style of prayer, the purpose is ...

It’s easy for people to think theology doesn’t matter too much for everyday life. But I urge them to reconsider. I’d like to demonstrate, in light of the current redistricting efforts in Texas, how ...

Newark Advocate Faith Works columnist Jeff Gill explains the difference between All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day and why ...