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Two Timer: Everyone’s favorite pal from Peru, Paddington Bear, is back on the big screen in Paddington 2 on January 12. (Warner Bros)

When Alvin Plantinga arose to accept the 2017 Templeton Prize for “progress in religion,” he couldn’t resist a wry observation.

Devin Benter is a tech sergeant with the 133rd Test Squadron of the Iowa Air National Guard currently deployed to Turkey.

Students at Calvin Christian School (CCS) in Hamilton, Ont., were awarded the Hamilton Conservation Authority's 2017 Education Award for their project on invasive species.

The declaration by United States president Donald Trump that the U.S. will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is a grave threat to future peace.

“Love is All We Have Left,” the opening track from U2’s 14th studio album, Songs of Experience, is sonically different from almost everything the band has recorded.

Inspired by Psalm 121, this meaningful children’s picture book relates the story of classmates Jordan and Tanya.

When Broadchurch debuted in 2013, it elevated the crime procedural to a new high point.

In this sequel to the juvenile novel The War That Saved My Life, 11-year-old Ada is finally able to walk properly after surgery on her clubfoot.

Reflecting on one’s vocation, American writer and theologian Frederick Buechner said, “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”

You can’t argue someone into faith or into the kingdom of God.

Is counseling always the best option for personal or relationship troubles?

I am frequently invited to sign a declaration on some topic of public concern.

“Even though we must deal with the storms in life, and we can’t ignore our problems, we must remain hopeful in all that we do and stay full of zeal, even when it’s hard,” said Deb Stouten.

Humans are created with a deep desire to belong.

In December 1989, The Simpsons debuted on television with a Christmas special. Reviled by many but beloved by more, the animated comedy has made a lasting impact on North American culture—the show is still airing 28 years later.

In 1999, 17-year-old Francisco thinks he’s got it rough in his family’s cramped home, where his father continually encourages him to study hard and make something of his life.

If you are searching for beautifully crafted, original Christmas music, Melanie Penn’s Immanuel begs a listen.

“The only things that mattered to us was that we wanted it to be beautiful."

The ordination of women and an increasing number of women attending seminary set the stage for the phenomenon of clergy couples—married pastors serving in ministry.

Our teenage daughter says she is embarrassed to be a Christian.

Snowflakes are tiny works of art.

When I was in college, one of my professors occasionally asked me to house-sit when he and his wife were out of town.