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Reverend Billy Graham preached the gospel to more people than any other person in history. His life was full of achievements, and some details that may surprise you.

"Sacrament prayers" is a specific term used by Mormons, but prayers and sacraments play an important role in many religious groups. So how do sacraments and prayers go together? 

Consubstantiation is a long word for an important view on how communion works.

“Ding Dong Merrily on High” may not mention angels or Jesus in its title, but this Christmas tune is all about Jesus’ birth.

You've seen "Footprints in the Sand" on posters, mugs and other Christian bookstore products. But who wrote this poem, and is it really biblical?

There are many events that occurred prior to Good Friday, which help to shape our understanding of what Jesus experienced. These leading events paved the path that led Jesus to Golgotha’s hill and are significant to our contemplation during this...

The Psalmist's warning that "unless the Lord builds the house the builders labor in vain" reminds us that us getting our plans right isn't the most important thing. So what is?

What matters is that John identified Jesus not once but twice before others as the Lamb of God and that we understand the meaning. Only through Jesus do we receive salvation. Jesus, God’s son, died a sacrificial lamb for all.

As the Lent season advances and we get closer to Easter, we should consider a figure that often gets passed over in the story: Barabbas, the man who was freed instead of Christ. By looking at what the Bible says about Barabbas, we learn something...

Myths of goddesses are so popular today because they empower women, remind women to be brave, and they go against the patriarchy. However, women can be reminded of their great worth in Christ and their ability to do all things through Christ.

As Easter Sunday approaches and Christians everywhere remember Jesus’ journey to the cross, we can’t help but wonder about his mother who stuck by His side till the bitter end. How old was she when he died on the cross, and when did she realize...

We say it and sing it every year, but do we really know why we wish others a “Merry Christmas” and where the phrase originated?

What does iconography mean and why have Christians argued about whether to use it for centuries?

Did you know that the origin of Father's Day is linked to Christianity? Like other important holidays filled with Christian themes and events, Father's Day, too, was founded to celebrate the ideals of fatherhood set forth in Scripture.

It’s amazing to think that after all this time, The Last Supper painting continues to hold its audience captive. It’s considered one of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces, but it almost didn’t survive! What else do you not know about this painting?...

Genesis 6 reminds us of the futility of seeking a destiny apart from God.

What if the key to becoming a more patient, present, and peaceful parent isn't adding more, but giving something up?

The new world to come is far more glorious than the one we presently know. It will be a world that we recognize and one in which all the things that we love will be present but no longer marred and twisted by sin.

Fasting is practiced by numerous Christian denominations and annually observed during the time of Lent in preparation for Easter Sunday. Discover the Christian significance of fasting for Lent and practical guidance for your fast in 2021.