Christianity

The Cross of Christ. It means many things to many people. Salvation. Hope. A new beginning. Forgiveness of sins past. You have to decide what it means to you. To do that, of course, you have to...

I wanted to give tips on preparing a sermon. While I was in church and beginning to preach, I used to read different kinds of books on preparing sermons but at least for me nothing would help. I...

A visionary sermon is an act of pastoral leadership that paints a picture of a more desirable future. Generally speaking, visionary preaching is either lacking completely or smacks of personal...

Although there are various means by which to determine if your church is a corporation, the best option is to check with your state's division of corporations. While churches may be organized as...

Sometimes a Christian sister can come up missing. It may be due to life events taking away much of your time or it can be from shame and guilt that a sister would leave. For some people, a sister...

What is a Dream Dictionary? A Dream Dictionary is a collection of several "symbols" that people often place their trust in to analyze their dreams for them. Why shouldn't you use it?...

According to the Heidelberg Catechism, our only comfort in life and in death is "that [we are] not our own, but belong . . . to [our] faithful Savior Jesus Christ" who "assures [us]...

The concept of anointing oil comes from the Bible and has been a part of Judeo-Christian tradition for centuries. Anointing oil is used for making somone holy ("setting apart for God"), or for...

This practice is called “Examen.” It is used for daily discernment. Examen means the tongue or weight indicator on a balance of scale in Latin. Daily Examen is a valuable tool for accurate...

We want to live this kind of life. “The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.” (Isaiah 32:17) “Acquire the spirit of...

Jesus asks people to go out and share the story of Jesus. For example, in Mathew 28: 16-20, Jesus says, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make...

This is just a simple explanation of how to become a Christian.

If you are looking for a way to minister to people the message of Jesus Christ, by following these steps you will be able to share Bible Verses with people by giving them pencils.

Did you drive God and everything else that meant anything to you away through your stupid actions? Here's how to get it ALL back.

The outdoor bulletin board at your church is what people see when they drive by. As such, it is one the most prominent visual representations of your church. So you may want to display a Bible...

As a church grows, church ministries can outpace the plans of church leaders. To effectively manage such growth, leaders and members of a church must take time to build a church vision. Typically,...

Anointing oil, called chrism in the Catholic church, is a fragrant oil blended with olives and balsam and has received appropriate blessings. Anointing oil is poured in the course of some...

If you have a desire to know and study the bible, but you aren't good with taking down notes, then there are several things you can do that will increase your knowledge of the bible without ever...

Did you know that you can very easily get through the entire bible in 90 days or less? It takes commitment to read the whole bible and most people take on that challenge by going through the bible...

"How to love God first" takes the reader into a short journey toward the Creator of heaven and earth. God, the creator, loved us first, so why not love Him first back?

Would you like a program that will help you to effectively memorize bible verses? Bible Verse Memorization can seem daunting to some, but it doesn't have to be difficult if you follow a few steps.

A cathedral precinct contains any of the ground (or sections of ground) immediately surrounding the physical construct of a cathedral. This size of this ground can range from just a few feet...

The old Christian saying goes "a bible should never gather dust on a shelf," which is an adage that promotes regular bible reading. Yet in the case of some old family bibles, it's perfectly...

A church is an organization much like any other social group or club. As such, it has a set of rules and regulations by which it abides. Church constitutions lay the groundwork for the...

Christian youth sometimes feel detached from the adult issues often discussed in church. Holding a Christian youth conference can help to solve this problem by connecting youth to God and the...

Hosting a pastor's dinner or banquet in honor of your spiritual leadership is a kind way to care for the people who care for you. Show your appreciation for their sacrifice and commitment to you...

Finding a lost sister in the faith can be challenging but with modern technology and a determined mind, anything is possible. Leaving the faith and disappearing can be likened to the Prodigal Son....

Preaching without notes is a completely different ball game from preaching a manuscript. If you want to preach without notes and still maintain theological precision and clarity of thought you may...

Well, I have no degree in what I am writing here...only warmth in my heart cause of the love I have for Jesus, and how He guides me in life..not always in good times, but bad, stressful and sad...

Wisdom is crucial for a successful, enjoyable life. This article lists the steps to find the wisdom you need to navigate life's expected and unexpected issues.

Substance abuse is a problem that millions of people struggle with each day. Even when people try to stop abusing various types of addictive substances, relapse is common. Starting a substance...

Though the most important reason to marry someone is love, it is also a good idea to research what rights and privileges are available when making this life-changing commitment.

The Junior Warden is the second lay leader in an Episcopal or Anglican church. He is traditionally responsible for the building and maintenance and is also is an assistant to the Senior Warden.

Christmastime brings lots of new and returning faces to local churches. Besides enjoying Christmas pageants, plays and parties, teachers need a solid lesson plan for their Sunday School students....

As a beginning Christian prayer is one of the most important aspects of your Christian walk. For some beginning Christians prayer can be intimidating but it shouldn't be! This article gives advice...

Christian devotions can be written on any subject and vary in length. Inspiration is the key to writing a Christian devotion. If a thought has captured your attention, a Christian devotion can be...

Smoking is addictive and the urge to smoke is strong however the power of prayer is so much stronger. With Jesus nothing is impossible. You can quit smoking if you have faith in yourself, prayer...

An intercessor is someone who is praying for others. All Christians are intercessors during worship, when we may pray silently or aloud for the sick and dying, the hungry and homeless, our loved...

Christianity has split into so many different denominations that it can be hard to keep them all straight. The Seventh-day Adventists is one sect and has a rich history.

Have you ever forgiven someone? How did you feel? You felt wonderful, didn’t you? You felt this grand presence of forgiveness, generosity and kindness of Jesus. It is because Jesus is...

New life in your spirit as you are born again through faith in God's Word as Jesus said,"You must be born again". Jesus said that loving God and one another are two priority commandments...

This is 3 easy steps to ask Jesus into your heart. As it says in Acts 2 verse 21: "And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." Acts 2...

Taizé has a simple liturgy that helps us to pray together.

R. A. Torry asked people to bring their own thanksgivings for that particular week. He said, “… so many good things come out. Little bitty testimonies that, every week, you get testimonies that...

This is a method of group spiritual direction which can assist some healing process to be occurred.

Our journaling can be our prayer, our conversation with God. Ancient prophets may have used journaling as their way of conversation with God. The prophet Hosea also used this method. For...

Repetition of "Jesus prayer" twenty times may help you to stop your minds from wondering and to bring your thoughts back to meditating on Jesus again.

As with any new business or organization, opening a Christian counseling center will involve financial risk, resources, and energy. If you have chosen to pursue this particular venture, you must...

Lets start with a wisecrack: Q: How do you make a Christian parade float? A: Attach wings to the parade and pray. Ba-dump-bump. Go ahead and laugh, because if you're going to put Christ back in...

Studying the bible is a vital part of growing as a Christian. When we don’t read scripture we suffer for it and we can even spiritually starve ourselves. Often times we find it hard to study the...