Water is a scarce commodity in much of Africa, particularly in southern Africa. This is well symbolised in the name of the Botswana national currency, pula (rain). When tragedies like flooding and ...

Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. But he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with ...

Hundreds of churches will partner with Baptize California to host baptisms across the state, the largest at beachside in Huntington Beach, California. After last year’s successful Baptize SoCal event, ...

Jul. 16—The act of baptism supersedes any denominational lines in Christianity, and that's why the Rev. Gregory Hughes with Atlanta-based True Life Ministries is inviting any and all who want to ...

“Come, let us cross over and rest in the shade of the trees” were the last words spoken by Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson before succumbing to battle injuries during the Civil War. A man of strong ...

When we bear witness to someone’s baptism, we’re called to remember our own. When I remember mine, I think of my grandfather, mi abuelo, who baptized me. I was young, a preteen. Papi was a deacon at ...

When Jesus came to John to be baptized, Matthew tells us, “John tried to prevent him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, ...

Some emerge from the water laughing and smiling. Others shed tears. But whatever their reaction may be, one thing is always the same. Baptism is a deeply spiritual, emotional and reverential ...

In his temple they all cry, "Glory!" 10 The LORD sat enthroned above the flood; the LORD sits as king forever. 11 The LORD ...