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In the 1880’s, four Irish brothers set out for America, along with their sister, Mary Anne. They were Henry, Adam, Robert, and my great-grandfather, James. They hailed from the Northern Irish coastline, having been born in Kilkeel in County Down. My great-grandfather’s passage information lists him as a watchmaker in ...

“We are a family torn apart, but Jesus hasn’t abandoned us.” Those are the words boldly spoken by Naghmeh Abedini on June 2, 2015. She testified in front of a room of politicians as she has done many times before about the imprisonment of her husband, Saeed. This time it was ...

The potential trials in life are numerous:  job losses, cancer, addictions, grief, losses, tragic accidents, and divorces–to name a few.  Suicide rates are at an all-time high; it ranks in the top ten causes of death in America.  Research indicates 90% or more of all illness has roots in mental ...

There is power in the name of Jesus! It’s more than just an encouraging saying–it’s the truth. Christians are dying in places like Pakistan and Ethiopia because they live for Jesus and because He’s more than just a nice thought. His name alone saves the wretched sinner and heals the ...

Do you really mean it?  You have probably prayed it hundreds of times: “Thy will be done, thy kingdom come.”  Have you ever considered what the will of God looks like?  Sometimes we speak mindlessly; that’s dangerous.  Words have meaning.  Only humans have the privilege of expressing our minds, will and ...