Jesus says that in this life, it’s better to have poverty than wealth; hunger than satisfaction; weeping than laughter; persecution than popularity. Let’s be honest, it sounds like absolute ...

I grew up in Tioga County, where we particularly prize our firefighters. Unlike cities, we don’t have the luxury of full-time, paid rescuers to snatch us from danger. Instead, our ...

The Gospels see Jesus rescuing his disciples from a terrible storm (Mark 4:35–41). Many tend to read Bible passages like these and interpret the sea negatively, as dangerous and threatening.

Rescue mission officials announced in a July 21 Facebook post that the "Jesus Saves" sign - outside the mission property in ...