Newark Advocate faith columnist Mark Katrick tells of a time when he showed up unprepared and what it taught him about the ...

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This book teaches as well that because of the mind’s great power, its corruption has far more consequences than a corrupt heart. As the Bible reminds us, the heart tends to stray.

“The flames of love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,” he said, “expand through the Church’s missionary outreach, which proclaims ...

We have to learn to sit quietly with God and rest in him. Meditation allows us to experience God’s peace while dwelling with him. Meditation is difficult since we live active lives.

Around 60% of Black Americans have heart disease, but only around 3% of cardiologists are Black. ... This included putting God first, eating healthy and concentrating on his checkups.

As James 1:6-8 reminds us, a double-minded person does not receive help from the Lord. A pure heart for God walks with integrity, repents often and does not fear what the world thinks of them.

This promise, found in Genesis 9:13-16, speaks of God’s mercy and His enduring faithfulness: “I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.

Hebrews 10:22 talks about drawing near to God with a true heart in the full assurance of faith, and having our hearts purified from an evil conscience. Living in God’s presence and being pure in ...

Hebrews 10:22 talks about drawing near to God with a true heart in the full assurance of faith, and having our hearts purified from an evil conscience. Living in God’s presence and being pure in ...