What can you know for sure about Jesus Christ? If you believe everything you hear, you might think the answer is “Not very much.” Most people assume that there are so many myths and legends surrounding Jesus Christ, it’s impossible to know the truth. The Following is and excerpt… 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

Immigration is not a new issue. Abraham, the Old Testament patriarch, left his homeland and moved to a new land in Genesis 12. Check out what else the Bible says about foreigners. Genesis tells the story of Abraham and Sarah who left their country in the East to live… 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

What is the basis for the curse in Genesis 9? Learn about the context and meaning of this passage. Genesis 9:18–29 has been popularly understood to mean that Ham was cursed, and this understanding has often been used to justify oppression of African people, the descendants of Ham. In… Read More

Saint Hilda lived a life of faith rooted in Scripture. Learn how her dedication to God’s Word built up the church in England. The Saint Who United England’s Church Born into a noble family, Hilda studied with the monks sent by Augustine of Canterbury to the court of King… Read More

Thomas is most known for his disbelief; however, he also made an important statement of faith (John 20:28). Learn about the life and legacy of St. Thomas. The “Show-Me” Saint Thomas, a name meaning “twin,” was sometimes called by the Greek name Didymus which means the same thing. He… Read More