Halloween is one of the most popular festivals that is widely celebrated around the world today. Marked on the 31st of October every year, the primarily non-religious festival entails wearing masks and costumes, having pranks, and generally having fun. Despite having fun not being prohibited in Christianity, some Christians have reservations about participating in the … Read more
Numerology has been a fascinating subject, with Bible numerology taking precedence because of its symbolism and impact on life. Therefore, specific numbers appearing in scriptures carry more weight than others. Many have studied the symbolism for numbers like 3, 7, or 12; today, the focus is on the number 5. Numerology enthusiasts cannot help but … Read more
Christian religions have used symbols from ancient times to express their faith in God and Jesus Christ’s values. But with splits in Christianity, Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant churches, it might be challenging to understand the many symbols. With symbols of Protestant Christianity not as widely known or understood, many wonder about the main Protestant … Read more
The Amish and the Mennonites share the same Anabaptist background. Because of this, they have several things in common, which makes it difficult for many of us to tell them apart. However, since they persist as two separate groups, one might ask, “What is the difference between Amish and Mennonites?” Although the Amish and the … Read more
Murder is a grave sin before God, but it is not bigger than other sins. Although this might shock many, there’s no “big” or “small” sin before the eyes of God; however, the consequences of murder are more serious than that of other sins. Many people find it believable that God can forgive “small” sins … Read more
Some Christians consider Mormonism as a cult and not part of Christianity, mainly because of their different perspectives and practice of religion. Christians consider Mormons polytheistic because they have many gods. On the other hand, Mormonism considers itself monotheistic because they worship one God. They believe Christians have lost the authority of God because the … Read more
While the Roman Catholic Church is the largest branch of Christianity, many find it surprising that there are different Catholic denominations. These denominations are set apart by the liturgical rites followed. And to answer the question regarding how many Catholic Denominations there are, this post takes a keen look into the number and differences in … Read more
Children are a blessing from God, and every parent looks forward to welcoming their newborn baby. However, the excitement of the expecting mother and father can be cut short through a miscarriage, a situation no human being controls. This may leave the grieving parents saddened and devastated, with the hope of seeing their little one … Read more
The story of Jesus fasting in the wilderness is one of the popular stories in his ministry. It is worth discussing since many Christians wonder whether fasting is mandatory. They also ask, why did Jesus fast for 40 days? Matthew 4:1 explains that the Holy Spirit led Jesus up into the wilderness. He fasted for … Read more
The creation story is important since it helps humans understand their origins. This topic is worth discussing since some people wonder how the sixth day of creation began. Some ask, what did God create on the sixth day? According to Genesis 1:24-26, God created animals and man on the sixth day. This was the day … Read more