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Have you ever asked how old was Jesus when he died? The answers scholars give may not be what you expect, but is fairly clear.

On Easter, we remember and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. But Easter would not be possible without Good Friday. On this day, we remember and celebrate Jesus’ death on the cross. We celebrate, not that he died but what that death...

The future often looms in front of us threateningly. Despite all our efforts and plans, we can never know the future. However, we know that God does, and we can choose to trust Him each day.

Epiphany is a time of revelation. Jesus revealed himself to the Israelites and the Gentiles as represented by the Wise Men. God doesn’t play favorites but receives all whose hearts long for him.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” - Romans 15:13

I could tell by the long pause in the conversation, the subtle shift of her eyes, that she was thinking about how to respond to my invitation to join us at church on Sunday.“Well, the truth is, we’ve gotten out of the habit of going to church. We...

The hymn "He Lives" reminds us that our faith is not just founded on belief: it is founded on an understanding that something happened in a Jerusalem tomb one Sunday morning. How does this hymn help us understand that truth?

Annie Armstong may not have done missionary work overseas, but she played a central role in helping missionaries do their work.

The four Gospel writers not only give us important details about where Jesus was buried but also present the strongest case that he rose again three days later.

Feeling the weight of life’s hardships and wondering where hope fits in? This powerful reflection walks through the reality of death, the truth of Jesus’ resurrection, and how it changes everything—not just someday, but right now. If you need a...

There are many lessons we can learn from the story surrounding Easter, but there is an important lesson to be gleaned from the events taking place at the foot of the cross during the very moments of the crucifixion.

Jesus’ followers were all together when a sound like the blowing of a mighty wind came from heaven. What appeared to be tongues of fire separated and rested on each of them, they were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other...

The Stations of the Cross refer to a series of paintings or depictions of the events of the Passion of Christ and the prayers and rituals associated with these. There are truths to be gleaned from this practice for any believer, reminding us of...

Akeldama, the Field of Blood, appears in one of the darkest Easter stories in the Bible. The story captures Easter's tragedy and shows us a vital lesson for today.

Many Christians decry the commercialization or secularization of the holiday today, a far cry from the original story and meaning. But is it a sin to hate Christmas?

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.

The lotus flower may not have the significance for Christians that it has in eastern religions, but the Bible does mention it once. What can we learn from this passage, and from the flower's appearance in Christian art?

The beginning of Lent occurs on Ash Wednesday. For this year of 2022, Ash Wednesday falls on March 2, which is the first day of Lent. Lent will continue from March 2 until April 14, which is the Thursday before Easter, commonly known among...

While many Christians know what Passover is generally, less know about the Feast of Unleavened Bread. The Bible emphasizes that this event was deeply important, something that reminded the Hebrews of their past and foreshadowed what was to come.

When Jesus rose from the dead, he conquered death, becoming the firstborn of a new humanity. He defeated the spiritual forces of evil and took them captive. He ascended to the throne of God, where he now rules over his kingdom.