Diwali - The Festival of Lights

The festival of Diwali has to be witnessed to be believed. In India, in particular, it is a real family occasion combining worship, the giving of gifts and the preparation of special foods, much as Christmas is celebrated in Christian cultures.

Sunni, Shi'a—What The Bleep’s the Difference?

Rugged as the Blue Ridge Mountains of the American East were those roughhewn giants that settled on opposite shores of the winding Tug Fork River. The Hatfield’s of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky turned their backs on the genteel society of their Virginia homeland, and set out for the freedom of the untamed Appalachian wilderness.

God Loves Emotional Wrecks

Being on the brink of tears makes me think of something my friend and I read together a few nights ago: the story in Luke 7 of the sinful woman who dared approach Jesus in the house of a Pharisee. What exactly she intended to do isn't clear... she probably meant to anoint his head, a sign of honour. Instead, she broke down.

Do You Prefer TRADITION Over Truth?

Do you prefer the plain truth or popular error?

WHAT WILL HEAVEN BE LIKE ? A Description That Could Change Your Life

Believe what you wish but don't say you weren't told. To be excluded from heaven because of lifetime choices will be considered to have been the most awesome mistake of a person's life. If you don’t know why you should prepare for heaven or what you will miss by not being there then you better read this.

He Who has Suffered in the Flesh has Ceased from Sin - 1 Peter 4:1-2

A teaching on 1 Peter 4:1-2 (New King James Version) 1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. Are you ready for the true Gospel that the Apostles preached? Go on read it all, you might agree with the scriptures and get convicted to seek a holy life.

Religion and the Bible: Is the Holy Book Trustworthy?

Ethical and moral issues in society trigger a sense of doubt for many religious followers

Can Christians Bear the Weight of the Wait

To some believers the second coming of Christ seems delayed perhaps even late. The worldwide turbulence among nations and the insanity of today's fast paced world is enough to cause even the strongest person to doubt. How can we deal with this?

Saints in the Catholic Church

Proclaiming some one a saint, Church offers us an opportunity to pray to that person who in turn can intercede for us in front of God, but also Church gives us an example in that person how we also can follow Christ in our daily lives.

Bishop of Rome and Ecumenical Dialog with Orthodox Christians

One of the main stumbling blocks in the ongoing Ecumenical Dialog between Roman Catholic church and the Orthodox Churches is the primacy of the bishop of Rome. Difference in view on this particular issue lies in the way each sees the figure of the Pope and how he should exercise his authority. Although endless discussions can be held to prove each other prospective the real difference is not as crucial as one may see it.

Christian Worship Without Walls

Over the years, we've all discovered difficulty with worship...you know, full-on, unreserved worship of God. My latest worship challenge was our recent election season, where I allowed the mudslinging and fear mongering to build walls in me to the point I didn't even want to worship. Every time the Lord has led me to tear down these kinds of walls, He's revealed to me how I was the one who built them in the first place. In this article, we're going to deal with these spiritual walls that infect our attitudes and destroy our worship, in the hopes that we can all stop building them and open ourselves up to worship our lord and receive from His Spirit freely.

Fighting Against God

Through the centuries, many religions have fought against Christianity and the Jews. Never destroying them nor stopping them from their faith in God and Christ. They are not fighting against us but are fighting against God and His people. For to fight and not win should be a sign to them that God is on the side of the righteous.

Rules for Living a Kosher Lifestyle

There is a certain simplicity to keeping kosher if you are a person of the Jewish faith. The rules are stated in the Torah, and there not difficult to understand. Its not necessary to be Jewish to read and understand the laws as they are stated.