“John the Baptist appeared in the desert, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Mark 1:4). This verse is from the Gospel of Mark, one of the three synoptic Gospels. The Gospel of Mark is attributed to St. Mark the Evangelist and is believed to be the […]

Mississippi corrections officer Latasha Crump Coleman has been missing for months, and some of her relatives think that her estranged and allegedly abusive husband may know why.  Tensions over the issue exploded in a Jackson courthouse this week, in a brawl involving her family as well as that of her […]

With the new year approaching, Prince Harry has “an uncertain future” as he continues his life in California. True Royalty TV co-founder Nick Bullen wondered what else there is to say after a series of tell-alls that have rocked the House of Windsor. “I think Harry has an uncertain future […]

Scientists have suggested Mercury could support life, but it would require some flexible thinking about the form that any such organism in the exceptionally harsh environment could take.  “This groundbreaking discovery of Mercurian glaciers extends our comprehension of the environmental parameters that could sustain life, adding a vital dimension to […]

House lawmakers who are choosing to retire at the end of this term are lamenting the chaos and division that has plagued the chamber for much of this year. “My main reasons are personal,” said Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., who is leaving at the end of his current term. “I […]

A passenger of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, which crashed into the Andes Mountains in October 1972 and left survivors resorting to desperate measures until their rescue 72 days later, reflected on his harrowing experience for the upcoming film based on the tragedy.  Slated for release Jan. 4, the Netflix […]

Several Democrat members of Congress have a long history of public support for an organization whose leader recently ignited a firestorm over controversial comments regarding Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israeli citizens. Nihad Awad, the executive director and co-founder of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), recently said that he was […]

A new book by political historians John B. Judis and Ruy Teixeira warns the Democrats they’re losing a critical voting base — working-class minorities. Two decades ago, Judis and Teixeira published a book claiming “The Emerging Democratic Majority” consisted of the working-class, minorities, young people, women and educated professionals. But in their […]

George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney braved the rain on the red carpet at the U.K. premiere of his new movie, “Boys in the Boat.” Clooney was chivalrous, holding an umbrella over Amal and himself to stay dry, and he looked happy doing so. Amal wore a black velvet […]

During the season of Advent this year, a North Carolina-based faith and culture leader has spoken out about what so many people desperately need right now. “Christmas tells us things about God,” said Dr. Alex McFarland of Greenville, North Carolina.  First of all, “Christmas brings hope — tangible, life-changing hope,” […]