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2008-04-08T03:01:00.003-04:00

Looking Ahead To ...

Mother's Day: The Motherhood of God
Father's Day: The Fatherhood of God

Also:
Mother's Day Prayers
Prayer, poetry, readings, quotations and thoughts for the day.

The Date and Meaning of Mother's Day

2008-04-04T15:57:00.004-04:00

Can Christians Alone Be Saved?
"I am the way, the truth and the light, no one comes to the Father but by me," said Jesus. Does this mean that only Christians can be saved?

2008-04-02T09:03:00.000-04:00

Sources of Symbolism in Christianity
Christianity is, and always has been, a faith that finds expression in highly visual ways ... through painting and sculpture, image, icon, symbol, design, and other non-verbal means. We take a look at the principal varieties of Christian symbolism, both traditional and contemporary.

2008-04-01T08:29:00.000-04:00

The Most Popular Picture of Jesus
Warner Sallman's "Head of Christ" is the most popular image of Jesus ever made. It is an icon of American culture. It also raises a host of questions about Christianity, the historical Jesus, and the faith of those who identify with this painting.

2008-03-10T13:06:00.003-04:00

The Easter Index
Prayers, Sermons, Art, Inspiration ... all you need to know about Christianity's greatest holiday

2008-02-26T10:38:00.003-05:00

With Easter Deaths US Casualty Count in Iraq tops 4000
Despite the so-called success of the surge, the totals of those who have died in this war continue to rise. With the death of four more US soldiers during the Easter Holiday weekend, the total who have now paid the price of this war with their lives now exceeds 4000. And if the surge is so successful, why is the Bush administration equivocating on the long promised withdrawl of our troops?
Quite simply, it is time to end this tragic conflict!
What Would Jesus Do?

2008-02-26T08:58:00.000-05:00

The Face of Jesus
Artists across the centuries have attempted to picture the face of Jesus in paintings, photos, drawings, movies, images, icons, sculpture, and now even computer wallpaper. Before asking what this all means, let's consider a few of the outstanding examples ...

2008-02-17T09:14:00.003-05:00

What is the Date of Easter 2009?
And other basics about Christianity's most important holiday.

Also, use our Easter Date Calculator to find the date of Easter in any year.

Prayers and Readings for Easter

Easter Music

2008-02-16T07:11:00.000-05:00

Re-Imagining Lent!
Lent is the period of 40 days leading to Easter. It is one of the "pentitential" seasons. Modern day Christians are not exactly electrified by a season so long or so serious. But for this very reason, a rediscovery of what this season means may be exactly what the doctor ordered. The Science of Repentance

A look ahead at Holy Week and Easter

2008-02-15T23:28:00.004-05:00

Who Is Jesus Christ? Son of God? Messiah? Prophet? Teacher? What?
Calling Jesus the "Son of God" is understood to be the distinguishing affirmation of Christianity. Yet within the wider family of faith there is a range of opinion about what this title actually means. There is sharp disagreement over the indentity of Jesus. In search of the answers, I take a closer look at the most widely used title, Son of God.

2008-02-08T08:41:00.000-05:00

Poems, Prayers, Readings, and Quotations For Your Valentine
Having trouble coming up with the perfect note for the one you love? .... or just want to impress on the upcoming holiday? Try this collection of thoughts, some famous and some not, to spark your imagination.

2008-02-07T08:58:00.001-05:00

Do Christians Make Better Lovers?
As Valentine's Day approaches, we'd all like a little more love in our lives. Young or old, single or married, gay or straight. But is it possible the one's spiritual life may in fact open a door that leads to a more satisfying love life. I think it can! Here's why.

2008-02-02T04:09:00.000-05:00

Faith Profile Test
Are you a Liberal, Evangelical, Moderate or Fundamentalist? Designed specifically for Christians, this brief test will give you an idea of how your faith compares to that of others. And what your contribution to the world and to the wider church might be.

2008-02-01T23:34:00.000-05:00

The Lengths and the Limits of Love
Is Christ's love ethic relevant in a time of war? Given that love is as much a part of the problem as a solution, I question the famous line from the love song: "All the world needs now is love, sweet love."

2008-01-23T11:32:00.000-05:00

Looking Ahead: Valentine's Day
"All the world needs now is love, sweet love," wrote the songwriter. But what kind of love is required for the living of these days. Some thoughts about Valentine's Day.

Poetry, Prayers and Readings for your loved one.

And now for something on the lighter side: Valentine's Day Humor

2008-01-15T09:25:00.000-05:00

Dr. King: The Voice and the Vision
A full set of resources to help celebrate the civil rights leader. Including photos, prayers, readings, an updated version of one of his best sermons, links to the top King sites on the net and ...

The full text of the "Dream" speech with helpful footnotes and the audio file that you can download to your computer.

Prayers and Dr. King
Letter from the Birmingham Jail
Best selling books about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Holiday Celebration Resources

2007-12-29T07:27:00.000-05:00

Hitch Your Wagon To A Star
Epiphany: Is It A Yonder Star We Follow, or An Inner Light

2007-12-28T08:00:00.000-05:00

Why Are There Twelve Days of Christmas?
Hint: It's An Epiphany

2007-12-19T08:14:00.000-05:00

Last Minute Christmas
You're running out of time. But you still want to buy a Christmas present for a friend or loved one that conveys the spirit of this holiday, as well as your good feelings for the recipient. All of these CD's, books, and DVD's, can be purchased with a click of two of your mouse, and will not break your budget. We even can suggest a terrific present that won't cost you a cent.

More about Christmas

2007-12-09T10:00:00.000-05:00

Christmas Thoughts and Quotations
It is not too soon to start thinking about Christmas. Here is a helpful list of Christmas thoughts and quotations, some famous, some funny, some inspirational. Food for the mind, heart and spirit.

Christmas Meditations

Check out our list of the Top Ten Christmas Albums

Christmas Recipes
Here are the cook books you'll need for the holidays.

Christmas Movies
For your holiday entertainment and inspiration

2007-12-05T09:36:00.000-05:00

Holiday Spending: How Much Is Enough?
Christians (and other Americans) spend more money celebrating holidays (including Christmas) than they do on all their charitable giving combined, and far more than the US government spends on humanitarian assistance to the world's neediest people. Is there something wrong with this picture?

2007-12-01T16:39:00.000-05:00

Christmas and Hanukkah to Merge!
If airlines, computer makers and telecom companies are doing it, why not religions? More humor about your favorite religion on this site.

2007-11-25T15:56:00.000-05:00

Jeff's Afghan Diary
Not long ago I received an email from Jeff Courter, a member of the Illinois National Guard, now serving in Afghanistan. Jeff volunteered to share his wartime experiences in the form of a diary, which I've agreed to publish here. Jeff sees his service to this country as a journey of spiritual discovery. I invite you to share the journey with Jeff. And once you've sampled his writing, leave a comment for Jeff below.

The Latest from Jeff: A Prayer of Thanksgiving

Also: Firefight

2007-10-12T11:34:00.000-04:00

Muslim Leaders Post Open Letter to Christians
An unprecedented, open letter, "A Common Word Between Us," signed by leading Muslim clerics and scholars around the world, invites conversation and cooperation between Muslims and Christians, urging efforts to stop violent conflict and create peace.

More on the letter from Muslim leaders.

Excerpts from the letter.

Full text of the letter.

You Think Lead in Paint is a Problem?

2007-10-01T17:15:00.000-04:00