(RNS) — I was struck by the gospel reading on Sunday (Aug. 25) in which John, speaking about Jesus’ followers, wrote that “many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer ...

MARIETTA — It’s the dawn of a new era for historic Roswell Street Baptist Church as it prepares for its upcoming merger with a Woodstock megachurch after years of declining attendance.

This is French artist Gustave Dore's depiction of the Valley of Dry Bones from the 37th Chapter of the prophetic Book of Ezekiel. Dore lived from 1832-83. (Courtesy Photo) There is nothing else in the ...