The tragic images coming out of Afghanistan in the wake of U.S. troop withdrawal is a reminder of the prophetic words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “An eye for an eye leaves us all …
From the Sumerians and Mesopotamians to the Middle East, on to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Europe, Africa, and India, and eventually the Americas, the concept of the evil eye refers to the belief that …
“Ladies and Gentlemen,” declared former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Rosey Grier, “Pat and Dede Robinson!” Immediately realizing his gaffe, Grier added, “Robertson! Pat and Dede Robertson!” The couple emerged from a townhouse behind the …
Since 1865, the Salvation Army, a Christian organization, has dedicated itself to serving those in need. The Salvation Army’s mission statement is “to meet human needs in Jesus’ name without discrimination.” With a rich history …
A couple of years ago, a meme started to float around in what I think of as my Internet circles that wasn’t so much a joke as it was an expression of despair. It was …
One of the unfortunate consequences of growing up as a small, skinny kid with little to no athletic talents, is that I was always picked last when participating in playground games. This happened enough that …
The Bible is an anthology of sacred texts for Christians. The complete Christian Bible exists in 728 languages. In addition, the New Testament has another 1,617 languages translated. Smaller portions have been translated into 1,248 …
So why is it so hard to make a good Jesus movie? After all, the story of Jesus is the greatest story ever told. Why is it so hard to make a good story out …
How should one meditate as a Christian? When Christians do not consider meditation a spiritual practice, they may miss out on the benefits of integrating meditation into their spirituality. Meditation is not exclusively a practice …
Let’s face it, it is absolutely impossible for us to understand an eternal transcendent God and his domain. It is far beyond our comprehension. So, we often use metaphors to make the incomprehensible accessible to …