Who is Mary the Mother of Jesus?
There are certainly those who refer to Mary as “the Holy mother of God,” most notably Roman Catholics. The New World College Dictionary defines the word ”holy” as indicating divinity, …
Spiritual world is real
Everyone knows what natural sight is. Spiritual sight is less obvious but just as real. Angels revealed themselves many times throughout the Bible. Why not today? When a Christian experiences …
Jesus 2.0: After the Resurrection
There are six main sources in the New Testament for information on the post-resurrection life of Jesus. These are the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, The Acts …
A New Season for the Church
Many ages have dawned and set in the history of the Church. What began as a small community of 120 people awaiting the indwelling of the Holy Spirit has spread …
The Holy Spirit at work
Gifts of the Holy Spirit are plentiful and occur frequently, but most people don’t recognize them. At there most common they are the little delights and extras that make the …
Where the Bible contradicts itself
Many people throughout history and even today argue that the Bible is literally true and inerrant. This is impossible, as the Bible contains contradictions from beginning to end. Attempts to …
How can we see as Jesus sees?
When Jesus looks at his children he sees their heart. In 1 Samuel 16:7, the Lord said, “I do not judge as people judge. They look at the outward appearance, but I …
Jesus trial, death, and burial as recorded in John 19
John 19 reveals Jesus’ final hours; from his meeting with Pilate to his suffering upon the cross, the confirmation of his death and ending with his temporal burial in Joseph …
The quest for a perfect church
The search for a perfect church will always be winding and at most elusive as many have realized. Is this how it should be? If the current trend in changing …
Jesus, the Easter Bunny, and the Vernal Equinox
Easter may bring one of several images to mind. The image of Christ resurrected to atone for our sins, a bouquet of lovely lilies, or a man dressed in a …
Mercy Passages in the Bible
Mercy is one of the reoccurring themes in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Mercy means to show compassion for an offender or a person in distress. Mercy is illustrated …
Origins of Easter traditions
Every year, Christians around the world celebrate Easter to remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that through his resurrection, Jesus defeated death and sin and offers …
Expecting sinners to Sin
In a fallen world, sin isn’t the exception, it is the rule. In all its variants, sin is the constant condition of mankind. This is why it is extraordinary that …
How much faith is enough faith?
Faith as small as a mustard seed seems very small indeed. Yet this is the very size that Jesus stated would move a mountain. And Jesus said unto them, Because …
A Voice like no Other
People really do not know a person until they sit down and talk with them. Getting to know the Holy Spirit is the same way. An individual has to sit …
Mountain-moving faith
Faith is a core principle of the Christian faith. There are a number of examples within the New Testament text where a lack of faith restricts the possibility of God …
Governing a nation
Several lessons can be learned from Moses’ life. First, is how to be an effective leader of people and the Bible tells us that Moses didn’t do it alone; God was …
Speaking in tongues
Tongues are often a point of contention between Christian communities. For some, it is the speaking in tongues that provides the contention, for others, it is the not speaking in …
Biblically defining marriage
Let’s begin this discussion by defining marriage from a biblical perspective by saying the institution of marriage was instituted by God Himself when He removed a rib from the side …
Why Christians forgive
Matthew 6:14 says “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Why is forgiveness so important to a Christian? The easy …
Christian challenges of conflict with non-believers
In life, circumstances occasionally expose people of faith, especially Christians, to mockery or ridicule as they interact with others. Such experiences may occur in the office, in the classroom, during …
Christianity is a living faith
To love God with your whole heart and to see his handiwork everywhere is a part of what Christianity is all about. When you love, you don’t want to cause …
Valentine’s Day and Christianity: Absolutely Relevant for Building Healthy Relationships
As Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, Christians around the world are contemplating whether to participate in the celebration of Love. As with other Holidays, which do not surround themselves in …
The role of the evangelist in the Great Commission
The basis for The Great Commission is in the following scriptures: Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:14-18, Luke 24:44-49, John 20:19-23, and Acts 1:4-8. The scriptures contain the instruction Jesus Christ gave …
Positive, Cost-free ways to Help your Church
Even if you do not have a lot of money to give, there are lots of ways you can serve your faith community. Every member of the body of Christ …
Why did Jesus weep?
The shortest verse in the Bible is simple: Jesus wept. Many people know this little piece of Bible trivia but often fail to grasp the context and the deeper meaning …
Jesus fulfills the law
Most people generally live by some kind of moral code regardless of its believed origin. Most of the time Christians are also striving to do what they believe to be …
The betrayal of Jesus
The name Judas is one that has become synonymous with betrayal. Judas is likely the best-known traitor in human history because of his actions with Jesus of Nazareth. The gospels …
The Life of Helen Prejean: A fight for social justice
“Travelers, there is no path. Paths are made by walking” – Antonio Machado. Helen Prejean’s life has been a spiritual journey, unexpected and surprising in its twists and turns. She …
A loving God and the existence of hell
A common question the skeptic might ask Christian concerns the conundrum of how one can believe in a loving God who sends people to hell. It is understandable how a …
How to prepare for your first reconciliation
Adults who are preparing for this sacrament have not grown up in the Catholic Church and probably feel they have a lifetime of sins to confess. And that could be …
How God instructed Moses to govern a people
One of the greatest burdens that an individual can take upon himself or herself is the responsibility of governing a nation. The act of overseeing the actions of such a …