In Revelation chapter 11, the apostle John was given a new assignment to measure the temple and the altar. Until now, John saw, listened and learned. But now, he is commanded to do something; i.e., ...

Man tends to assume he can control his thoughts and desires. But apart from the power of the Holy Spirit, man is bound to the ...

The greatest gift God gave to us was Jesus’ death and resurrection to pay the penalty for our sins. His second greatest gift ...

The world is desperate for hope. That’s no surprise. Watching the news can make a person feel hopeless, and struggling with personal circumstances — especially in times of great suffering or grief — ...

I know this sounds morbid but I am going to ask anyway. Have you thought about writing your obituary? I’m serious. You never ...

Many Christians today believe that Jesus taught about the rapture in Matthew 24—a moment when believers will suddenly disappear and be taken to heaven, while unbelievers are left behind to face ...

The Very Rev. Fr. Milad Selim asks, "What are we willing to suffer for Christ? What price are we willing to pay for His endless love?" ...

Paul’s alibi in Athens is the stuff of legend. On trial for preaching a foreign God, Paul connected with his accusers and ...

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The founders of the country recognized the power in individual behavior as it applied to the structure of how republics should operate. In short, there would never be virtue in a republic without ...

Protestant churches commonly display the “empty” cross, showing the instrument of Jesus’ execution, but not his body. The message of the empty cross is resurrection and new life. According to the ...