The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

I receive questions about God and the Bible, and one of the more frequent is whether God really listens and answers prayer. We know He answers every request because of ...

Chinese New Year celebrates the year of the snake. During this auspicious time, Chinese Christians can take the opportunity ...

St. Brigid Catholic School fifth-grader Quinn Bennett is excited to share the blessings she has with those who are in need. "It feels good (to help people in need). Some people don't have hats or ...

When writing a birthday card for a pastor, it’s important to consider your relationship with them. Are you simply someone who ...

In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave the desired template for prayer, which we now call “The Lord’s Prayer.” Less is written about the verses before ...

President Donald Trump’s latest inaugural speech was notable not for its inclusion of God but for the specific personal nature of what he said.

At the Black Conservative Federation’s Legacy of Freedom Ball on Sunday night, Sewell invoked Bible verses and gospel hymns as he prayed for Trump’s protection ... Black faith leaders react to Trump’s ...

Starting your day with morning prayer is one of the most powerful ways to invite God’s peace, strength, and joy into your life. When we begin each morning in prayer, we shift our focus from the ...

The next fifteen verses list all sorts of blessings that God ... they will probably be quite eager to help you. The Bible says that God is our heavenly Father—the best possible father. So, how much ...