A wooden cross is silhouetted by the early morning sun at the First Lutheran Church, 1701 19th St., Parkersburg. (Photo by Art Smith) As the faithful gather in church this weekend to celebrate Easter, ...

Symbols are ubiquitous and necessary channels of communication in all societies. We see and recognize perhaps dozens of logos, trademarks, pictures and slogans every day, and instinctively understand ...

On the door to my office at Brighton Presbyterian Church, there’s a wooden cross in the middle. It’s encircled by clippings, cartoons and greeting cards and is always the center of attention. In my ...

As Easter approaches, many in our community turn their thoughts to springtime traditions — family gatherings, new beginnings, and hope renewed. At the heart of the Christian faith, however, Easter is ...

From the archive: This column ran Feb. 24, 2002, more than a week after the illuminated cross first appeared in the rear window of the back door of Concepcion and Jesus Aceves' home in Thermal. The ...

When it comes to tattoos many Christians reference Leviticus 19:28, which states: “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves." However, there are many ...

Local priest: 'At times like this, it is easy to see the face of Jesus.' Updated numbers and look at how the Catholic community is helping. A wooden altar, a cross, some metal beams and pieces of a ...

EDITORIAL: The only antidote to fear is faith, and the surest way to build and strengthen faith is through prayer. A woman wearing a protective mask touches the crucifix outside the village church on ...