Archive By Section - Faith
Tomorrow is the last day of school for the year for most. I wonder who is more excited - the students or the teachers? I have an idea. Eight more days and Christmas is here. Can't wait.
December 18, 2015
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By Pastor Brad Butler
Pembroke First Baptist Church
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Faith
God had given to man his word so man can know how to please God. Some find that a difficult thing to comprehend, but there is a Supreme Being, God, who created everything, including man.
December 17, 2015
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By Minister Riley Nelson
Richmond Hill Church of Christ
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Faith
Most worship services led by Pastor Don Geller border on chaos. During a recent baptism, formal prayers competed with an impromptu performance of “Jingle Bells” by two little girls and intermittent shouts from a 12-year-old boy for parishioners’ attention.
December 17, 2015
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Kelsey Dallas
Deseret News
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Faith
A Sikh Army captain reported to work this week without a clean shave, thanks to a recently granted, although temporary, religious accommodation.
December 17, 2015
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Kelsey Dallas
Deseret News
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Faith
The 2008 recession pushed former restaurant cook Rusty Boehles out of the workforce. Since then, various opportunities cropped up as the economy recovered, but the pay was low relative to what he used to earn, or the hours were sparse. In his mid-30s, he currently works odd jobs and lives with a friend to get by.
December 16, 2015
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Kevin Dobbs
Deseret News
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Faith
Christmas is a holiday to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
December 16, 2015
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Alyssa White
FamilyShare
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Faith
Christmas is supposed to be a season of cheer, happiness, giving, magic and joy. The decorative lights, holiday concerts, neighbor gifts, aromas of baking and the excitement and thrill in children's eyes should be enough to fill you with holiday cheer.
December 16, 2015
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Wendy Jessen
FamilyShare
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Faith
This week has been filled with a number of different reports on anti-Muslim rhetoric, most of which have been spurred by presidential hopeful Donald Trump, who called for a shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.
December 16, 2015
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Herb Scribner
Deseret News
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Faith
Christmas is probably the most celebrated holiday of the year. Billions of people set aside normal routines. For an entire month, our lives are transformed into decorating, parties, shopping, school programs, special services and more. It's interesting that the unassuming birth of one child transforms our lives like this.
December 15, 2015
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By Pastor Israel Aaron Cowart
Columnist
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Faith
The British boy band One Direction has taken the world by storm since it burst onto the scene in 2010.
December 14, 2015
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Maureen "Mo" Elinzano
FamilyShare
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Faith
When Jesus met with his disciples before he ascended into heaven, he told them that he was going to give his life so they could be saved. He served them bread and wine and said that these two items would remind them of his body and blood - his body that would be crucified and his blood that would be spilt as a sacrifice for their sins.
December 12, 2015
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By Pastor Steve Lane
New Beginnings Community Church
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Faith
Do you remember your first date? How about the first date with that very special one? Perhaps those two are one in the same.
December 11, 2015
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By Pastor Brad Butler
Pembroke First Baptist Church
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Faith
Once again, the holiday season has arrived. It seems that most everyone has a soft spot in their heart for their fellow man. There will be toy drives, food drives and clothing drives, all to help others. It is a great time of year. The care and love shown seems to make the world a better place - just for a few days. How great would it be if the attitude of a few weeks was seen all year long? If everyone would open their Bibles and truly follow the teachings in it, not just the verses they like, the world ...
December 10, 2015
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By Minister Riley Nelson
Richmond Hill Church of Christ
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Faith
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump called for a "total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States" on Monday as a response to the attacks in both Paris and San Bernardino, California, by Islamic extremists in recent weeks, according to The Huffington Post.
December 10, 2015
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Herb Scribner
Deseret News
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Faith
As Muslim leaders speak out against terror and violence committed by individuals and groups claiming to share their faith, some American Muslims are expressing frustration at President Obama's call for Muslims to rid their communities of violent extremists.
December 10, 2015
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Kelsey Dallas
Deseret News
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Faith
