In a recent wedding ceremony, I was once again reminded of the seriousness and the strength found within those vows the bride and groom speak to each other. We know ...

In Isaiah 41, God is comforting Israel concerning their relationship with Himself. The Lord said, “You are my servant; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; ...

In God's Word from Old Testament to New Testament are many encouraging promises. But one of the things I have noticed is that they come with conditions. This means that God is not obligated to keep ...

This is one of my favorite verses in the whole Bible. It is not a very long verse in comparison to others, but it is packed full of great, comforting, and applicable truth. “God is our refuge” — God ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up From the beginning of my faith walk, I always found it amazing ...

The promise of "God with us" is fulfilled through the incarnation, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus's life and sacrifice demonstrate God's love, commitment, and presence ...

"For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory" (Psalm 32:7). While this verse is comforting, the faithful today know that life is complicated, ...

"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. And He who was seated ...

The book of Genesis tells the account of God giving Abraham the charge to leave his country and start a journey to possess a land “flowing with milk and honey” — the Promised Land. On the 15th chapter ...