“Faith Matters” is a column that features pieces written by local religious figures. The church I attend these days is a church that does not discuss partisan politics. This is new for me (and may ...

John H. Westerhoff III, in his book, “Will Our Children Have Faith,” identifies four “rings” that an individual passes through on his or her journey of spiritual development. He outlines them as ...

“Faith Matters” is a column that features pieces written by local religious figures. Philippians 4:8 Religion is believing in God, faith is believing that God believes in you. The triggers that can ...

I'm a teenager in Rogers, Arkansas. I'm 14. Like a lot of kids my age ,I'm just trying to get along with my family, make smart decisions -- and most importantly -- understand how God can help me in my ...

The title of this column is "Faith Matters." I think that the title is rather witty because the phrase "faith matters" may be taken in either one of two ways: The subject written about has to do with ...

Faith Matters is a tremendous contribution to this community. In reviewing the contributors, we are from different faith communities, hold different stations, and yet consistently, without ...

Every breath we take should remind us of our responsibility to our fellow human beings. As the seasons change and we seek warmth in our clothing and shelter, the plight of the unhoused — not only in ...

Over the past several years, I have had the honor to write a series of columns on issues dear to my heart: faith, family, and freedom. Each of these affects what we are experiencing today as we ...

The election of Donald Trump is a wake-up call to the black faith community. The black church can help black people of faith and black people as a whole deal with the despair many are feeling after ...

For me, Easter is a season of hope, renewal and reflection. While Christian households may observe Easter in multiple ways, the heart of the season is shared by all: remembering the life, love, and ...