Christianity

Sunday School began in the 1780s as a way to teach the working poor of England reading, writing and proper conduct. It quickly spread to America and has since become a cultural institution. Some...

The Bible does NOT condemn homosexuals, but it does condemn ignorance and hatred. For far too long, people have used intentional misinterpretation of Scripture in order to abuse those who are...

Church greeters are on the front line of ministry. They are the first and last face seen by visitors and members at worship times. The church greeter should be a people person with a friendly,...

Sitting in the pews of your church can cause you to become calloused to the voice of God. Knowing how to find God in a sermon will strengthen your relationship with the Lord. Listening to the...

When preparing to teach children about the Ten Commandments, the last thing you will want to do is to assemble a boring Bible lesson on the subject. Instead, invite children to participate in the...

Some people want the quick and easy certification that allows them to marry their friends a month from now. But for those who feel called to serve others in their Christian faith and wish to...

The steeple of any church says a lot about the church itself. A steeple can be seen from a distance away and create an attraction for onlookers. Choosing a church steeple may seem like a daunting...

If you're a Christian and you plan on dating a non-Christian, there are a few things that should be considered before making any long-term commitments. Although it may not seem like a huge issue...

A disciple is a Christian who accepts and helps in the spreading of the good news of Jesus Christ. Discipleship is the process in which Christians grow in the Lord through the direction of the...

You will discover the specialness and joy of celebrating a baptism.

Praise dancing has been an important aspect of religious worship since ancient times. There have been numerous descriptions of this particular form of dance, which has received various labels as a...

Writing a punchy, memorable sermon is often a difficult task. Those passing through their religious studies often struggle especially with the outline, the organizational framework, of sermons....

The Bible is constantly being reinterpreted by Bible scholars and theologians through different versions. Some of the more popular versions of the Bible are the New International Version (NIV),...

The Bible is a library of books and you can begin almost anywhere. Eventually you’ll want to read every word of the Bible but you don’t have to start with Genesis and read straight through to...

The word "manna" appears in the Old Testament of the Bible during the story of the Israelites' flight from Egypt. "Manna" was likely derived from the Hebrew words for "What is it?" or a word...

Worship flags and banners are beautiful ways to express love for God and incorporate the arts in religious services. Most flags are constructed in square or rectangle shapes. While breathtaking to...

Church operations run more smoothly when congregation members get along with each other. Although Scriptures such as Leviticus 19:18, address forming constructive relationships with neighbors,...

When people go to church there are three things they notice most: who greets them at the door, what the bathrooms are like and how everything sounds. The running joke of audio engineers is that...

For decades, the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible has been the most popular Bible translation among American Protestants, and as such many people want to find a good NIV Bible...

It is important to understand and keep God's Feast of Tabernacles, but how, when and why do we do it? Let's look first at why we keep these days.

The earliest mention of incense in the Bible is in the Book of Exodus, when God gives Moses instructions for making a "fragrant incense." Incense is also mentioned in the New Testament: the Book...

Moral development goes beyond just following a list of do's and don'ts. It is more about shaping your character and becoming the person God intended you to be. It's also about living a life in...

The Bible has convicted and inspired people for almost 2,000 years with its truth, relevance and inherent power. Many Christians today, while claiming to follow the teachings of the Bible and...

We all would like to live heroic lives, but we don't often reflect on what that means. So, here are some reflections on how to live heroically.

Today's world is a complex place. The hustle and bustle makes it hard to focus on the Lord. If you start your day with God, you put your entire day's work in His most capable hands. This is how...

For people who have a difficult time putting their prayers into words, a prayer journal is a good choice. For some, writing is an easy way to communicate, even with God. Besides being a handy...

As long as a Bible is leather bound, it can be engraved on the front to read whatever name you want. Paperback Bibles cannot be engraved. To get your Bible engraved, take it to a Christian...

Preaching with passion is much more difficult than just writing sermons. So many preachers get stuck in the rut of finding something to say Sunday. This inevitably drains any passionate connection...

Noble qualities and good manners enjoy a place of paramount significance in Christianity as well as all major religions. Moral fruition and cultural uplift is one of the main reasons Jesus gave up...

Teaching girls how to praise dance is a fun ministry to offer during a Wednesday night worship service. While the adults worship in the main sanctuary, take the girls to a spacious room and...

The Advent season marks one of the most important celebrations in Christianity---the birth of Christ. Many churches and homes display an Advent wreath with three purple candles and one pink or...

Churches use outdoor signs to communicate messages to passers-by and residents of the community. Often these messages are encapsulated in one-line sentences meant to provoke a response from the...

David and Goliath is a classic Bible story that inspires children to have courage and to lean on God. You can find the story of the young David and the colossal Goliath in the Old Testament...

Keeping youth interested in religion can be challenging. It takes a dedicated effort to compete with the desire to play the latest video games, or to hang out with friends. Avoid giving up the...

You will never have a richer treasure for time or eternity than a solid knowledge of Scripture in its context. I found a way to memorize a chapter at a time, and can recall lots of it, especially...

It is important as a Christian, to be able to share your faith with others, without coming off as religious. It is also very important, to try to share it in such a way, that does not confuse or...

Who would have thought that organising a Christian Crusade would have been so tiring and irksome? Yet that was exactly what it turned out to be last week end when I participated actively in the...

Worship teams and individuals use praise flags during the worship portion of church services. During the appointed time, singers and musicians lead the congregation with inspirational music and...

Dance and praise on stage with creativity and fullness of expression by incorporating praise flags. Make praise flags available for your dance team to help express certain feelings, moods and...

Christian singles face a unique challenge dating in today's modern society. Meeting others who share your belief system, outside of your places of worship, pose some confusing obstacles. The...

Church pews, the traditional seating arrangement of choice for many churches, are built to last, and they're not designed to move. Therefore, moving church pews is a huge undertaking. However,...

Church pews are the traditional seating arrangement for many churches. Described as an extra long bench, church pews provide a lot of seating in the sanctuary, and they remain in place at all...

Switzerland's known religious history begins with the introduction of Christianity in the 4th century. Currently home to diverse religious traditions, Switzerland has enforced equality while...

Finding Faith in the Lord Jesus can be difficult for some people because they don't know how to get started. They often don't realize that merely by starting they have shown the beginnings of...

Henry VIII's separation from the Catholic Church was not prompted by a theological dispute. In fact, he was a staunch Catholic early in his reign. His decision to establish the Church of England...

Mormons, or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and evangelicals have been fighting a war of words for decades. With all the name-calling and heated debates going on...

It isn't always easy to find Christian gifts for the home in a day and time that is inundated with commercialism. Sometimes the lines between secularism and Christianity are fuzzy and hard to...

Traditional methods for church planting include mission churches, house churches and extension churches. Church planting is the establishing of a new place to worship in a community or...

The Bible specifically states that God created the universe and the world. Yet, modern science would seek to deny the truth. Evolution, instead, is taught as fact, and the majority of our...