May 10, 2020 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…
February 8, 2020 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…
June 14, 2018 The Significance of Color in Christian Symbolism Color plays a crucial role in the symbolism and iconography of the Christian tradition. Here we outline the meanings associated with color in Christian…
March 23, 2017 Looking Ahead: Mother’s Day 2017 Will the real Mother’s Day Please Stand Up? Many people see Mother’s Day as a secular holiday, designed by the greeting card industry, promoted…
May 21, 2016 Sin? What is Sin? Contrary to popular understanding, sin does not consist of a catalogue of “bad behavior,” rather it is a state of being;…
May 5, 2016 Is Heaven Real? What is Heaven? There are at least four major strands of thought in the Bible and in Christian tradition contributing to contemporary notions of…
March 13, 2015 Salvatore Larosa: XCrosses Larosa is one of the foremost artists working at the interface of spirituality and aesthetics, religion and the arts. Among his latest works, a…
January 28, 2015 What is the Date of Easter in 2015 The date of Easter in 2015 is April 5th for most Protestants and Catholics. This year for Eastern Orthodox Christians it is April 12. For…
December 21, 2014 Last Minute Christmas 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…
May 14, 2014 The date and meaning of Pentecost Arguably Pentecost is the most important holiday of the entire Christian year, as it marks the origin of the Church itself. Also, arguably it…