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Manna – God’s Wonder Bread

The common presence of bread on our kitchen counters as well as on our plates...

May 2026

May 23, 2026

Understanding And Celebrating Pentecost

Pentecost stands for a significant event in the Christian faith, yet it receives little...

March 2026

March 30, 2026

Palm Sunday Props – Significance Of Familiar Story Elements

Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday. Therefore, on March 29, 2026, Christians across the world...

March 17, 2026

Four St. Patrick Fun Facts

Legends abound about Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick, including those about shamrocks and snakes. But...

February 2026

February 24, 2026

George Washington – President By Providence

American History classes provide many facts about George Washington, the first president of the...

February 07, 2026

Masterpiece To Be Cleaned – Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment

A tour of the Sistine Chapel serves as a highlight of any visit to Vatican...

January 2026

January 28, 2026

A Papal Visit to Algeria – Why There?

Those planning a trip in the spring may lean towards an exotic beach destination. Pope...

December 2025

December 23, 2025

Christmas Story Characters – Significance of Shepherds

The Christmas season brings live nativities, Christmas pageants, and readings about Jesus' birth from Luke...

November 2025

November 21, 2025

Touched By Adoption – Adoption’s Biblical Foundation

In the US, November not only offers the Thanksgiving holiday, but it serves as National...

November 14, 2025

Killed For His Words – The Early Church’s Telemachus

A man stands before thousands of people. Many mock what he says, words springing from...

September 2025

September 09, 2025

The Value Of Youth – First Millennial Saint Canonized

Two big firsts occurred on September 7th in Vatican City. That day, Pope Leo presided...

May 2025

May 23, 2025

Pope Leo’s Augustinian Order – Foundation For His Papacy

Newly installed Pope Leo XIV brings more than one first with him to the high...

May 06, 2025

Sistine Chapel – Past History And History In The Making

All eyes are on the Sistine Chapel this week as the College of Cardinals convenes...

April 2025

April 29, 2025

Mennonites Make Their Mark In Belize

Hearing the word Belize may evoke thoughts of palm trees, scuba diving, and Mayan ruins....

April 18, 2025

Hyssop – In History and Health

The familiar account of Jesus' crucifixion contains a reference to something which may not be...

April 13, 2025

The Worth of Wilderness Wandering

The Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt provides one of the most familiar and exciting...

March 2025

March 25, 2025

Via Maris – Man’s Route Versus God’s Route

Planning for a journey, whether it be travel or one's life, includes choosing the best...

March 18, 2025

Bible and Christian Book Sales Are Soaring

Read a good book lately? Perhaps that book was the Good Book. The Christian publishing...

March 07, 2025

What’s Precious? Rubies And Wisdom

Using the word "precious" typically evokes thoughts of gemstones. But are those physical items what's...

February 2025

February 14, 2025

Biblical Kisses Not Chocolate Or Romantic

Around Valentine's Day, thoughts whirl about romance and chocolate. Kisses will likely be involved, whether...

December 2024

December 19, 2024

Basics About Biblical Bethlehem

Hear someone say "Bethlehem," and most people probably think of a nativity set. They envision...

October 2024

October 18, 2024

The Desirable Biblical Persimmon and the Balm of Gilead

A familiar spiritual beautifully tells us "There Is A Balm In Gilead" While Jesus serves...

August 2024

August 03, 2024

Victor’s Spoils – Olympic Medals Or Heavenly Crowns?

A proverbial expression notes “to the victor go the spoils.” But what are these spoils?...

July 2024

July 20, 2024

South Carolina Church Active Since Before Revolutionary War

Imagine sitting in a church where historical events in the 1700’s took place. Prince George...

June 2024

June 04, 2024

Awakening New Depths of Understanding About The Red Sea

A line in the famous poem "The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner" reads "water, water,...

May 2024

May 20, 2024

Gaza Past And Present – Trouble, Trouble, Trouble

The Gaza Strip appears front and center in almost every newscast these days. Disturbing images...

May 02, 2024

Trust In God, Not Horses

The 150th Kentucky Derby on Saturday May 4th puts horses in the spotlight. Owners, jockeys,...

April 2024

April 08, 2024

Eclipse of the Son? Total Darkness at Jesus’ Death

Causing a great media stir, the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, known as...

March 2024

March 26, 2024

Susanna Wesley – Model Mom And Mother Of Methodism

March brings not only the arrival of spring but the celebration of Women’s History Month....

March 04, 2024

Celebrating Biblical Judge Deborah For Women’s History Month

Along with the beginning of spring, the month of March brings Women’s History Month. Typically,...