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The Jupiter and Neptune in Pisces Event

Dream Big in April 2022
The literal translation of Jupiter (big) and Neptune (dreams) in Pisces together is "Dream Big." A very special alignment of these two planets, at exactly t...

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Biography of John Knox, Scottish Theologian, Founder of Presbyterianism

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...

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Christian Mysticism Through History

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...

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Where Did Cain Find His Wife?

Who did Cain marry? In the Bible, all the people on earth at that time were directly descended from Adam and Eve. Where, then, did Cain find his wife? Only one conclusion is possible. Cain married his...

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Table of Showbread

The table of showbread, also known as the "table of shewbread" (KJV), was an important piece of furniture inside the Holy Place of the tabernacle. It was situated on the north side of the Holy Place, ...

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What Is the Book of Common Prayer?

The Book of Common Prayer is the abbreviated title of the official liturgical service book of the Church of England, originally commissioned by King Edward VI (1537-1553) to direct the worship of the ...

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John Chrysostom, the Golden-Tongued Preacher

John Chrysostom was one of the most articulate and influential preachers of the early Christian church. A native of Antioch, Chrysostom was elected Patriarch of Constantinople in AD 398, although he w...

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The Great Schism of 1054 and the Split of Christianity

The Great Schism of 1054 marked the first major split in the history of Christianity, separating the Orthodox Church in the East from the Roman Catholic Church in the West. Until this time, all of Chr...

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Biography of Jan Hus, Religious Reformer and Martyr

A century before Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses criticizing the Roman Catholic Church, Czech pastor and church reformer Jan Hus pointed out the same problems. The Church labeled Hus a heretic and ...

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35 Bible Verses About Life

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...

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33 Bible Verses About Nature

Nature refers to all of God's creation. Plant and animal life and everything in the world that is not made by human hands fall within nature's realm. These Bible verses about nature showcase the beaut...

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The Role of Anointing Oil in the Bible

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...

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31 Bible Verses About Sleep

A good night's sleep is a priceless gift from God. Healthy sleep restores strength and well-being to the human body and refreshes the mind and spirit. The classic devotional author Oswald Chambers wro...

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Is There Wine in the Bible?

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...

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25 Bible Verses About Women

In numerous key narratives, women in the Bible fulfill critical roles, despite being a marginalized minority in a patriarchal, male-oriented society. Scripture unquestionably places women on equal sta...

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25 Bible Verses About Addiction

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 ...

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Comparing John and the Synoptic Gospels

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....

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Biography of Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of the Angels

Thomas Aquinas, a 13th century Dominican friar, was a brilliant theologian, philosopher, and apologist of the medieval church. Neither handsome nor charismatic, he was afflicted with edema and lopside...

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Biography of Tertullian, Father of Latin Theology

Tertullian was an early Christian apologist, theologian, and moralist from Carthage, North Africa. Zealous and articulate, Tertullian was highly educated in the fields of law, rhetoric, literature, Gr...

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Get to Know the 12 Apostles of Jesus

Peter
Without question, Peter was a "duh"-ciple most people can identify with. One minute he was walking on water by faith, and the next he was sinking in doubt. Impulsive and emotional, Peter is...