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Polycarp was one of the first second-generation Christians to be martyred, and a foundational figure in the early church. Here is what we know about his life and how it ended.

A devout Christian and respected scholar, J.R.R. Tolkien also wrote one of the bestselling book series ever written. Here are some things you probably didn't know about his life. 

Still, while Halloween’s origins are Christian, as with many religious occasions, traditions over the years have commingled, and today’s Halloween seems to celebrate not only the departed saints — and souls — but also other customs, from the...

The Wisdom of Solomon, also known as the Book of Wisdom, is a Jewish text, composed in Greek, created in Alexandria (Egypt). Commonly dated to the late first century BC, the primary subject of the work is "Wisdom" itself, relating to two main...

Is the Holy Ghost the same as the Holy Spirit? For most of us, the word “ghost” brings to mind the disembodied spirit of the dead. Whatever title we choose, we are referring to the same Person: the Third Person of the Holy Trinity.

Ash Wednesday is observed six and a half weeks or 46 days before Easter Sunday every year. While the date and day may change, the importance of remembering the days leading up to the crucifixion, the death of Jesus on the cross, and the empty tomb...

Reformation Day is a Protestant holiday that celebrates the Reformation movement begun by Martin Luther in the 16th century.

Many schools of theology show different sides of the Bible, but covenant theology is one of the best-known ones. So what does covenant theology tell us? 

Some called her the Pearl of Scotland, and even evangelicals can admire her zeal for prayer and Bible teaching. So what can we learn from St. Margaret of Scotland?

Solia Gratia. By God’s grace alone. How did this phrase help start a revolution?

Anne Askew not only stood for what's right, but did so in a time when laws seemed to always be shifting from freedom to oppression. So how did she survive her complex times?

Many remember Dr. Robert “Humphrey” Havard as C.S. Lewis’ doctor and a regular attendee at Inklings meetings. But did Havard write anything?

An upside-down Latin cross is also known as an inverted cross, Petrine Cross, or Cross of St. Peter. Depending on who you ask, the inverted cross serves either as a symbol of humble Christian faith or of satanic ideals.

Evil was celebrated on Halloween in the past, but if you choose to celebrate Halloween in your Christian freedom by passing out candy to children, dressing up, or going trick-or-treating, you are not celebrating evil.

To most, Norma McCorvey was better known by her pseudonym, Jane Roe in Roe v. Wade. Her life before and after Roe v. Wade was a surprising journey to different sides of the pro-life/pro-choice debate.

It's common for Christians to do special religious observances on Ash Wednesday, including fasting and prayer. You may have wondered, "Can you eat meat on Ash Wednesday?" and is that a required part of the Lenten fast.

Influenced by many different people, sources, and movements, there is not one direct origin of the phrase “What Would Jesus Do?” Scripture includes numerous verses, which encourage believers to imitate and follow their Savior.

In using this prayer, though, we need to remember that praying is not about reciting words or trying to impress the Lord. The Nicene Creed prayer can remind us of the essential truths of the faith and allow us to express our trust in the Lord.