As a pastor with many years of experience in the Christian ministry, I have a lot of respect forThe Lutheran Church since it boasts a rich history that’s guided the church for over 500 years.But as with all other churches, changes took place, and splits were inevitable because ofdifferences in beliefs, practices, and doctrines. As … Read more
The Bible tells us that God is good and in control of our lives. Despite this, the world is full of suffering and pain that affects everyone, including Christians. This topic is worth discussing since many people ask why God allows pain. The Bible implies that pain was not God’s original intention. When God created … Read more
Many confuse Amish people and Mennonites and can’t quite tell the difference. They are similar in a myriad of ways since they both came from the Anabaptist movement in the 16th century. While the faith, customs, and beliefs may be the same, do the Amish and Mennonites dress differently? Generally, yes. The Amish and Mennonites … Read more
There are several stories about Heaven and what will happen there, but most are full of misconceptions and have no biblical proof to back them up. For example, some stories depict Heaven as boring, with people living somberly in the clouds. However, these groundless views of what Heaven will look like and what we will … Read more
Addictive substances and habits have always existed, and people have fallen into their traps, Christians included. The Bible mentions, several times, yielding to sinful behaviors and temptations, and that’s what exactly addiction is, and typically many addicts are always left feeling powerless and alone. So, what does the Bible say about addiction? The Bible provides … Read more
Christians understand that Jesus Christ came to the world to die for our sins and bring salvation to humankind. When he died, he saved humankind from death which was the ultimate wage for the sins that had ravaged the earth. Some Christians have wondered what the world would have been like if Jesus Christ had … Read more
Most of us know and regard angels as supernatural beings. In the Bible, they are portrayed as exceptional beings who reside in heaven with God. They appeared several times in the Bible to deliver information. And even during the ascension of Jesus Christ, two angels took him to heaven. The Bible indicates that their work … Read more
Most Christians believe in angels and that they are spiritual beings who ordinarily do not take form or have bodies. Many believe that God gave angels the ability to know much about what happens in the universe, including what is going on in people’s lives. Angels are said to hear people’s prayers and, as God’s … Read more
God’s Love for us humans is sufficient and manifests itself through our daily lives. The gospel of John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only-begotten son, so that all who believe in him may not perish, but may have eternal life.” So, how do I know that … Read more
Christians know the city of Jerusalem, where Jesus was occasionally brought as a child, preached to people, died by crucifixion, and was resurrected. During this time, King Herod was the ruler of Jerusalem. So, how big was Jerusalem during Jesus’ time? Some Biblical archeologists estimate the size of Jerusalem during Jesus’ time to be approximately … Read more