RELIGION — Moses was a great servant of God, but passion for God doesn’t mean immunity from struggles — whether we’re talking about Moses, Noah, Esther, David or anyone else. And there’s no hesitancy on the part of biblical writers to call out mistakes, flaws or...

RELIGION — Well, it's that time of year when the Christmas cliches are taken out of their boxes, dusted off and put back into circulation. Jesus (not the risen Lord but the less imposing perpetual baby) is brought out for brief appearances in Christmas pageants and...

By BRUCE GREEN RELIGION — At Meribah, the people of Israel “gathered in opposition to Moses and Aaron” (Numbers 20:2). The problem was a lack of water, and Israel was so despondent over it that they told Moses they wished they had died, “When our brothers fell dead...

RELIGION — (Anxiety is a serious issue in our world today. In this five-part series, we’re exploring this problem, as well as the difference faith in God can make.)  Faith in God will get us through the storms of life. Stated in its positive form, this is the...