One of the greatest misunderstandings from those who question a life of faith is that they believe the practice of maintaining hope is nothing more than a folly by those who do not understand how the ...

To many, the relationship between hope and religion appears to be crystal clear and one cannot exist without the other. For them, faith and hope go hand in hand. Many just go to religion because they ...

Hope. It’s a joyous word; a victorious word; a word of vision; and a satisfying word of assurance and strength. Hope, I read, was to leap up in expectation. Hope ...

The Bible expresses our relationship to God and our ultimate salvation in many terms and concepts: faith, hope, confidence, trust, relationship with God, sons, heirs, obedience to his commands, and ...

The body of Saint John Mary Vianney, entombed above the main altar in the Basilica at Ars, France. The face is covered with a wax mask. (Credit: Wikimedia.) Listen The spiritual life is enriched by ...

As the director of Creation Care Alliance of Western North Carolina, Sarah Ogletree has spent the last three and a half years working from her base in Mitchell County to empower congregations and ...

As I’ve been writing about the importance of grit during the last few months, I’ve realized that we cannot have grit without faith, hope, and love. They are the pillars upon which we build a happy ...

As the Christmas season has given way to a new year, many of us have paused — reflecting on what has been and quietly hoping for what might be. Across traditions and beliefs, this season invites ...