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A very prominent character in oceanographic history and science was Matthew Fontaine Maury. Being born an American in ...

16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven ...

3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: 4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

32. "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6 33. "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and ...

Children are God’s blessing and a gift of joy and laughter. To ensure they grow up into followers of Jesus, you can instill ...

According to the Bible, although government is exercised by human beings, the one who exercises supreme governmental ...

50. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will — to ...

The verse’s context is spiritual maturity and church unity (vv. 12-15), and many Christians apply its truth in counseling others. They share what they’ve learned from the Bible, and what is beneficial ...

Former UNLV quarterback Matt Sluka has signed with a new team. The college football passer will suit up for James Madison in ...

The last 3 of the 28 lines deal ... Both John and Matthew hint at the growing tensions between Jewish Christians and the Jewish religious authorities. As a Jew, Jesus would have been well-versed in ...