Is John 14:6 a fair reflection of what Jesus taught about himself? Did he really teach that he was the only way to the Father? The following is adapted from the book, Just Looking: Christianity—Your Chance to Believe it or Not, by John Allan. “I… Read More

There can be a lot of things that may make you uncomfortable at a church. The paint may be peeling off the walls, and the people might dress up in fancy clothes. The following is an excerpt from the book Just Looking: Christianity – Your Chance to Believe it… Read More

Prayer was an important part of Jesus’ life. The following scripture passages show the different ways in which Jesus prayed to God the Father. They also show what Jesus teaches us about prayer – why we should pray, how to pray, and when to pray. Prayer was an important… Read More

What is Kwanzaa? How does it relate to Christianity? Find out more about the history and meaning of this festival. Kwanzaa is a week-long African American festival (December 26-January 1) that concludes one year and begins another. The festival comes from the East-African Swahili phrase “Marunda Ya Kwanzaa,” which… Read More

Festivals were important events in the lives of ancient Israelites. Learn more about the origin and celebration of these feast days. Ancient religious rituals woven with modern tradition enrich the tapestry of life and worship. During the Jewish festival of Rosh Ha-Shanah (New Year), the sounds of the shofar,… Read More

Discover how Black History Month began and use these tools to expand your knowledge of black history. We owe the celebration of Black History Month, and more importantly, the study of black history, to Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Born to parents who were former slaves, he spent his childhood… Read More

In the 9th century, these Greek brothers translated the Bible for the Slavic-speaking population in Eastern Europe. Find out more about their dedication to the Word of God. The Lexical Saints Cyril and his brother were born in northern Greece where both Greek and Slavonic languages were spoken. Both… Read More

Check out this modern day saint who worked as an advocate for the poor, oppressed and forgotten in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Wealthy Woman Who Became Rich Katherine Drexel was born in Philadelphia in 1858 into a family of considerable wealth. Her parents taught her that possessing… Read More

When raiders kidnapped the young Saint Patrick and sold him into slavery in Ireland, they unknowingly prepared the way for the gospel. Read the full story here. The Slave Who Freed a Nation At the age of sixteen Patrick, the son of devout British Christian parents living in Scotland,… Read More

We often speak of Jesus’ heavenly father, but what about his father on earth? Find out more about Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father. The Good Father Joseph is often referred to as a just man. This meant that he was an observant Jew, that he followed the Law of Moses… Read More