From the Sumerians and Mesopotamians to the Middle East, on to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Europe, Africa, and India, and eventually the Americas, the concept of the evil eye refers to the belief that …
Since 1865, the Salvation Army, a Christian organization, has dedicated itself to serving those in need. The Salvation Army’s mission statement is “to meet human needs in Jesus’ name without discrimination.” With a rich history …
The Bible is an anthology of sacred texts for Christians. The complete Christian Bible exists in 728 languages. In addition, the New Testament has another 1,617 languages translated. Smaller portions have been translated into 1,248 …
How should one meditate as a Christian? When Christians do not consider meditation a spiritual practice, they may miss out on the benefits of integrating meditation into their spirituality. Meditation is not exclusively a practice …
Prayer is an integral practice for adherents of many faiths around the globe. In its broadest sense, prayer is a way to either communicate with and experience the divine, or explore the spiritual side of …
“Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe. Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your …
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 This is a common …
What is the church? Identifying the Church How do I know that a church is part of the Church? Three prominent answers to this and similar important questions have been: “Church” is one of those …
Sin is a complex concept in Christianity, and the definition of sin (including original sin) can differ widely. In Hebrew, “sin” translates to “chattâ’âh,” meaning “offense” and its penalty. As a Greek word, “hamartia” refers …
Popular misconceptions The saying “Everything I like is either immoral, illegal, or fattening!” is humorous but theologically incorrect. Do you like to hurt people (immoral), steal things (illegal), or eat way too much junk food? …