Three times in the Gospels the Lord Jesus refers to himself as the “Lord of the Sabbath”: in the Gospel of Matthew 12:1-8; in Mark 2:23-28, and finally in Luke 6:1-5. When a term appears in the ...

I am a superb rule follower, almost to a fault. I’ve been this way for as long as I can remember. I lean on structure, believing that following a path clearly set out before me will keep me from ...

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Jesus responds to their question by telling a story about King David, the greatest Jewish king. David and his companions ate the bread reserved for the priests because they were hungry. Jesus uses ...

forward to a time of much needed rest and relaxation. All kinds of recreational possibilities open up, including fishing trips, boating expeditions, and attendance at big sporting events. Friday to ...

Hale is a Democratic politician from Tennessee; he has been a Catholic nonprofit executive and helped lead faith outreach for President Barack Obama. “Jesus Christ is risen from the dead.” These ...

On Sunday, November 23, 2025, the Seventh-day Sabbath, the biblical day of rest, Ruth Ann Goecks went home to be with Jesus.

The teaching of Jesus was rarely new. Like all the prophets before him, he reminded his listeners to observe the commandments and fulfill the Covenant. He also asked people to examine their priorities ...