Christianity

Memorizing Bible verses is a challenge for many people. Yet for spiritual enrichment it is encouraged by many people of faith. While it may seem like a daunting task, there is no need to feel...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Baptism is a special time in every Christian's life. It's a moment of celebration, consecration and dedication in which family members and fellow believers join with the individual to show their...

Life can have its up's and down's. Sometimes we let it get the best of us, even though we already have the victory. When life tries to knocks you down, politely knell down and call upon the name...

The purpose of a study of the Bible, is to explore the concepts of biblical scripture and break it down so that it can be easily understood. Many Christians find it helpful and insightful to...

Most of us desire to live lives that are full and content. We want to experience the fullness of our journey here on earth. We acknowledge that our Father, God is our source and guide. He...

Effective public speaking is a combination of verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Verbal communication is the words you use to send a message, and nonverbal communication is the use of...

There will times in your life where circumstances and tribulations come at you. The thing is how are you going to react and stay strong through the whole trial. Its not always easily and all...

One of the first steps to your children getting the most out of their Bible study is to have them memorize scripture. But memorization is boring even for the best and most studious of us and...

Having scripture study together as husband and wife is very important for a strong relationship with each other and with God. There is no one way to do it—find the method that works best for you....

Baptism is a monumental experience in the life a Christian. It represents concentration, dedication and an outward act of obedience to follow Christ. It is a time of celebration and rejoicing with...

The worship rally is one of the greatest highlights of a Vacation Bible School experience. During the VBS worship rally, students are able to experience God's presence and glory first hand. Many...

Finding a good church in your area can be a daunting task with numerous discouragements. It may take numerous church visits, online searching, and asking around before you feel you're where...

If you read the bible, you’ve probably found comfort, inspiration and answers in bible scripture. Some passages, however, may leave you feeling a little perplexed or uncertain as to their true...

If your church is using the Power Lab theme from Group Publishing for your vacation bible school, you can incorporate the fun of science with the Bible school theme to make crafts. Power Lab is...

Bible studies don't have to be uptight and stuffy. If you change the environment of your Bible study, you'll open your mind in new ways to the scriptures. These ideas work well for groups of men,...

Adding a Christian craft to your youth group meetings will build interest and reinforce important concepts from the Bible. Christian crafts can be a way of building team enthusiasm for the youth...

Whether you are teaching a Bible study, writing a paper for a religion or biblical studies class, or studying Scripture on your own, one or more Bible commentaries are essential tools and Bible...

Leading a youth group Bible study can be an exciting and rewarding experience, and there are many different ways to conduct one. With so many options, the group leader must carefully plan a study...

Jazz up your church fellowship hall with some decorating ideas. Your extra touches will make the party or event that much more special for everyone who attends.

Effective group Bible studies facilitate more than scripture study, they provide a place and context for building relationships and putting Biblical principals into practice. Consider these ideas...

Tithing is a form of monetary giving that some Christian denominations participate in. The tithe is the giving of the first 10 percent of all income to God. The local church or ministry is the...

Do you have to preach Sunday? Do you know what the Lord wants you to preach? Stay tuned. I want to share with you some simple preparations to take before you preach.

Making Christ part of our daily lives takes more than acknowledging that Christ needs to be part of our daily lives. It takes a conscious effort on our part.

The Bible is a pretty thick book, and because of all the verses packed with information - yes verses - one could find it rather difficult to always recall where a particular scripture is found. ...

If you are like me, you want your child to know Bible Scripture. I struggled with remembering where the scripture was found in the Bible. I could quote Scripture but then I couldn't tell anyone...

Memorizing Bible verses is a useful tool. You will be prepared to talk to anybody about religion, be able to expound on scripture, and have improved memory skills. However, for most people...

Whether it's the Westminster Confession of Faith, The Shorter Catechism, Luther's Small Catechism or another series of questions and answers, catechisms are intended to teach children the basic...

Topical bibles are composed with a variety of topics relating to the Bible to help people study different sections of scripture. Find resources within a topical bible with advice from a retired...

The Sermon on the Mount is a passage of scripture in the Christian tradition that provides instructions and catechism to inspire people, and bring a sense of order and ethics. Read the Sermon on...

Do you want your family to have a closer relationship with God? Do you want your family to be closer to one another. Add God into your family by having daily devotions.

Do you want to have a closer relationship with God? Do you want God to speak to you? Do you want Gods' Will for your revealed to you? The answer to all of the above is to have personal devotion...

Ever thought about giving God a Valentine? We can’t give Him a homemade version of the valentines we gave to our parents when we were children; but God makes it easy for us to give him a gift of...

Many times, ministers who are new to the concept of writing a sermon on paper are left to the four winds. These tips are just a guide to what God has placed in your heart to preach about.

Difficult or easy? Well his yoke is easy but the path is narrow.

For Christians, Easter is one of the most important holidays of the year. On Easter morning, Christians recount the gospel story and remember how Jesus conquered death and rose from the dead. For...

Meditation provides many benefits for mind, body and spirit. Yet most people believe meditation be difficult to learn and master. It isn't hard to get started if you use scripture meditation. All...

Do you ever wonder what your children will become when they are older? Why wait and see, this is a perfect time to pray your desires for their lives.

Life’s journey teaches us many things, but one of the major things we learn early on is that nothing stays the same and everything changes. Seasons change, day changes into night, people change,...

Memorizing Bible verses or passages is a great way to help you put them into practice. Also, having meaningful verses memorized means you can easily take advantage of opportunities to encourage...

Being committed to taking time each day for personal devotion is an important part of the spiritual growth of a Christian. God desires for Christians to spend time in the study of God's word, in...

S.O.A.P. stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer. It’s a great way to delve more deeply into your Bible reading, and record your thoughts, emotions and connections when...

Christian meditation is encouraged in the Bible. There are several methods of meditation, but what is important is that you are quieting your mind and spending time with God. Through meditation,...

Getting close to God is easy, staying close to God is more difficult. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, staying close to God requires commitment and dedication. Starting your morning...

Reading the bible can give you further insight into Christianity. Although there are standard books and verses in every bible, the wording and fonts can vary greatly from bible to bible. Since...

The Bible teaches Christians about every facet of life. Identifying false prophets is one of these teachings. The ability to identify a false prophet is important because a false prophet can lead...