Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the New Testament of the Bible, the event is said to have occurred three days after Jesus was crucified...
Astrology, Religion and Christianity
By Christine Hirlehey
From its inception, astrology and religion have been intimately intertwined as it was developed as a religious practice in Ancient Baby...
John Knox (c. 1514-1572) was the leader of the Protestant Reformation in Scotland and a key character in the history of Presbyterianism. During the reign of Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots, John Knox gr...
Mysticism is the belief that it is possible to join with or have personal experiences of God or the divine. Such experiences often include visions of angels or a sense of oneness with the absolute. Pe...
Finding your calling in life can be a source of great anxiety. We put it right up there with knowing God's will or learning our true purpose in life.
Part of the confusion comes about because som...
Unity, also known as the Unity School of Christianity, traces back to the New Thought movement, a blend of positive thinking, spiritism, eastern religions, and Christianity that was popular in the lat...
No other book speaks more directly or extensively to Christians about life than the Bible. The Scriptures explain the origin and purpose of life, they give direction and wisdom for life, and inform se...
The practice of anointing with oil, described many times in the Bible, was a common custom in the Middle East. Medicinal anointings were used for medical reasons to treat and heal the sick. Sacramenta...
Wine plays a significant role in the Bible, with more than 140 references to this delicious fruit of the vine. From the days of Noah in Genesis (Genesis 9:18-27) to the time of Solomon (Song of Solomo...
Addiction is a chronic or habitual dependency on a substance (like drugs or alcohol), a compulsion (like viewing pornography, engaging in unwanted sexual behavior, or binge eating and purging), or an ...
The Bible tells us that ultimately the same destiny awaits every person--we all must face death. The good news is Jesus Christ overcame the power of the grave by sacrificing His life on the cross and ...
All people feel anger at times. Anger is a normal, healthy emotion, and in itself, is not a problem. But unresolved anger left to fester and grow can fan the flames of bitterness, resentment, and unfo...
The Bible reveals that change is a significant part of the Christian life. Some aspects of spiritual transformation are effortless and beautiful, while others are painful and laborious. Change is also...
"Cleanliness is next to godliness." Almost all of us have heard the saying, but where did it originate? While the exact phrase is not found in the Bible, the concept is clearly expressed.
Actual ...
If you grew up watching Sesame Street, as I did, you probably saw one of the many iterations of the song that says, "One of these things is not like the other; one of these things just doesn't belong....
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution reads: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be in...
Are There Degrees of Sin and Punishment in Hell?
That's a tough question. For believers, it stirs up doubts and concerns about the nature and justice of God. But that's precisely why it's a grea...
On October 26, 2020, Faithlife, a technology company committed to equipping the Christian church for ministry and life-changing Bible study, launched Logos 9, the latest version of their powerful Bibl...
Biblical decision making begins with a willingness to submit our intentions to God's perfect will and humbly follow his direction. The problem is most of us don't know how to figure out God...
Day 1: Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday
On the Sunday before his death, Jesus began his trip to Jerusalem, knowing that soon he would lay down his life for our sins. Nearing the village of Bethpha...