That old saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going,” needs to be revised when it comes to spiritual challenges. In the spiritual realm, it’s not so much about how tough YOU are, but how ...

We often like to speak, in Christian circles, about the God who descends, who comes down, who is somehow nearest to those on the bottom, those who find themselves on the wrong side of the score. The ...

Joseph M. Scriven was a Christian poet and hymn writer from Ireland. He was born in 1819 and later moved to Canada. He lived a quiet and humble life, helping people in need and sharing his faith ...

Dennis Quaid is lending his voice to a “Friend.” On Friday (June 30), the actor and singer/songwriter shared his rendition of the hymn, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” A gentle choir, harmonica solo ...

Sunday, May 5, is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Mass readings: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17. In today’s Gospel, Jesus cuts right through the modern ...

Jesus never abandons, coerces or blackmails anyone when they stray, rather, he patiently waits and is "our greatest and most faithful friend," Pope Francis said. "He remains at the door of the heart.

Jesus did not despair. He was not confused. He did not seek vengeance. He even instructed one who drew a sword in his defense ...

side 1: Perry Brothers. Rock of Ages; side 2: Old Southern Sacred Singers. What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Supertone S2177) 78 rpm. Side 1 was recorded in 1927 and initially released on Brunswick 190.