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Depending on which denomination you grew up in, the prayers of the saints may seem fascinating or weird. Here's what you need to know about this practice.

Although Uriel is not mentioned by name in the Bible, nor can one ascertain that He is the angel behind the events mentioned in the Apocrypha, this literature still proves to be an interesting read.

From Pentecost to the present moment, believers in Jesus have had very clear “marching orders” from the Savior.

In the Bible, a concubine was a woman acquired by a man as a secondary wife. Her purpose was to provide a male heir in the case of a barren wife, to provide more children in general to enhance the family’s workforce and wealth, and to satisfy the...

You may not have known that one of the most popular holidays of the year is named after a Christian martyr. So what exactly do we know about Saint Valentine?

Namaste is a Sanskrit phrase combining two phrases to mean “I bow to you” or “The divine in me bows to the divine in you.” It is a common Hindu/Indian greeting. Not only is it a salutation but it is used as a sign of reverence and respect....

Simply put, when someone defaces a human being—God’s image bearer—it is ultimately an attack against God Himself.

Paedobaptism is one of the most contested beliefs between Christian denominations. So, what is the case for and against it?

Solomon we know. Some of us may remember Absalom. But who were the other sons of David?

Perhaps you have heard someone say that we live in the age of grace and the age of the law is now over, the 10 commandments are no longer applicable to life today. Is that right? How does one reconcile this with the continuing commandments in the...

All Souls' Day, traditionally observed on November 2nd, is a Christian holiday dating back over 1000 years. Learn more about this ceremonial remembrance of lost souls and its variations amid the different denominations.

The Bible never specifically addresses whether or not piercings are sinful. However, while the Israelites were forbidden from mutilating their bodies, piercings were a common practice both before and after the implementation of Levitical law.

The Bible affirms the necessity of meditation numerous times, but does biblical meditation differ from Buddhist meditation? Buddhist meditation often involves mantras which edify the gods of either Buddhism or Hinduism. Meditating on and chanting...

When Christians call on “God,” they call on all His characteristics found in Scripture. There are simply too few words in the English language to flesh out the fullness of God. “Allah,” however, lacks the same richness of...

Most people believe that the phrase "This Too Shall Pass" came directly from the Bible itself. Unfortunately, that is not the case at all. But there is a hope that is conveyed in the Bible that is similarly close that can give us the...

Learn the origins and timeline of the historical "Christendom" that included most of Europe and beyond!

Explore the celebrations and traditions of Michaelmas on September 29th. Discover the history and meaning of Archangel Michael's feast day.

In Christ, we have the promise of a common inheritance with Him in the fullness of time when everything is put in subjection beneath His feet. This is a faith that is strong enough to live by and it is strong enough to die by.

Meditation is a key component to a Christian’s growth. While meditation isn’t described in Scripture as many think of meditation today, which is greatly influenced by Eastern meditation methods, meditation in the Bible is associated...