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It’s great to see a new version of this story being told to young readers (though I believe plenty of adults will enjoy it too).

If someone—or something—is out there, the gospel isn’t fragile, and our theology is big enough to handle it.

If Elvis was the king of rock and roll, then the late Ozzy Osbourne was the patron saint of what came to be called heavy metal.

God doesn’t always show up in church pews or devotionals. Sometimes he shows up in habits that hold you when your faith feels quiet.

Returning to the books and movies and games that marked us in our younger years, we remember that who we are is still, in some way, who we were.

Picture the scene: a dusty road opening to a vast landscape leading into Jerusalem, the air filled with the anticipation of a significant event. The hushed murmur of a great multitude builds into a thunderous roar of jubilation. Palm branches are waving in the air, coats are laid down on the ground, and children’s laughter […] The post Palm Sunday: Anticipation and Joy Admist the Triumphal Entry of Jesus first appeared on The Story Retold.

Embarking on the path to overcome spiritual blindness is a deeply personal and transformative experience. It demands commitment and patience. While there is no one definitive path, the teachings of the Bible and the example set by Jesus provide the foundational guide. Here are some steps that can help you navigate this journey: Remember that […] The post You Can Overcome Spiritual Blindness first appeared on The Story Retold.

A 40-Day Journey of Reflection and Renewal Lent is a season of profound spiritual significance observed by Christians worldwide, particularly by those adhering to Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and some Protestant denominations. Spanning 40 days, not including Sundays, it is a time of solemn contemplation, penance, and preparation that begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes on […] The post Embracing the Rich History and Biblical Significance of Lent first appeared on The Story Retold.

Officials at Olivet University, a Christian Bible college headquartered in Anza, California, say a sophisticated T visa scheme has fueled a civil lawsuit filed by four former international students who accuse the school and its officials of human labor trafficking. #OlivetUniversity #BibleCollege #DavidJang #California #WorldOlivetAssembly #TVisa

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday highlighted four virtues of St. Joseph — “piety and charity, mercy and trust” — as guides for Catholics in the final days of Advent leading up to Christmas. Speaking during his Angelus address from the window of the Apostolic Palace on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the pope said the day’s liturgy invited the faithful to reflect on St. Joseph...

Do you live on a farm or in a small town? Is the year 1880? If so, your children’s drift is not so common. For much of Christian history, what children were raised in, they stayed in. The family, clan, or tribe was the unchallenged teacher of beliefs, morals, and attitudes — in short, its religion...

Hong Kong was tense and festive when I arrived for a small 1997 conference about religion coverage in global media. The reason for the odd atmosphere was obvious: In a few days, on July 1, Great Britain would yield control of that great city to the People’s Republic of China...