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Easter in Stained Glass
One of the most inspiring art forms available to the public without charge are the stained glass windows found in churches around the world. These are often found in buildings that are themselves worth visiting. Neil Ralley’s collection of photographs, available online, makes the perfect starting point for an exploration of this medium. We have […]
Easter’s Pagan Roots
Is Easter a Pagan Holiday? And, if so, does it matter?
The Face of Jesus
The Face and the Figure of Jesus With the possible exception of the cross, the figure of Jesus is the central symbol of Christianity. This, despite the fact that no one knows what Jesus looked like. Contemplating this symbol can not only deepen your appreciation of Christianity, it can be a central part in the […]
Christian Weight Loss? Fact or Fantasy?
Can A Spiritual or Christian Weight Loss Program Come to the Rescue? The Christian weight loss movement is booming, but can spiritually oriented weight loss programs actually help? We survey the field, recommend the the best book on the topic, and offer our own weight loss plan. Cut to the chase: The Spirit Diet Best […]
Bible Riddles
Questions and answers about the Bible with a humorous twist to test your humor, if not your knowledge. I bet you won’t get them all …
Birds of the Bible
Birds signify the presence of God, whether in the form of the dove that signaled the presence of the Holy Spirit at the time of Christ’s baptism, the mother eagle that cares for its young, or the sparrow that signifies God’s concern for the most insignificant living things. Read more ….
The World’s Best Bible
Sample It Now The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible is considered by biblical scholars to be the best translation available and the The New Oxford Annotated edition of the NRSV is outstanding. Sample the text now and see what I mean. You might try looking up your favorite passage to get a sense […]
Thanksgiving: Mirror Unto the Soul
Thanksgiving: Mirror Unto The Soul of a Nation “A nation divided cannot stand,” said Abraham Lincoln, paraphrasing Scripture. But with a bit of luck, some ordinary patience and understanding, and a touch of grace, it can. Here’s how. Prayers For Thanksgiving
Bible Atlas Online
Bible Atlas A complete atlas to the Bible featuring high quality maps covering all the place names one is likely to encounter in reading the text. This is an essential tool for anyone wanting to follow, and make sense of the scriptures of the Hewbrew Bible as well as the New Testament. Bible Atlas
The Christian Cross
The cross is one of the earliest and most widely used Christian symbols. It represents Christianity in general and the crucifixion in particular. A great variety of crosses has evolved, with leading examples illustrated here. With the possible exception of the face and figure of Jesus, the cross is the preeminent symbol of Christianity. For […]