Roman Centurions
The Roman army was an efficient killing machine, and the backbone of this army were the centurions. They were veteran soldiers who commanded 100 men. They we…
A Message of Hope in Time of Terror
Once again, the world is witnessing another war in Israel and Gaza. Who knows what the devastation will be? As the world faces one crisis after another, people’s hearts tremble with fear. But it is a time for we who know the Lord Jesus to look up and not be downcast. This is a time for us to pray for peace and an end to war. It is time for us to pray for those who are suffering and grieving. It is time for us to pray that the One who is the Prince of Peace will move the hearts of leaders toward peace and that Jesus will come soon to put an end to all strife. Will you pray with me? – Heavenly Father, We weep for the peoples of Israel and Gaza and pray for peace. In particular, We pray for the safety of all civilians — whether residents, hostages, or tourists and pilgrims — and we pray for a cessation of violence. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
BAPTISM: 10 Bible Facts
In the Bible baptism is a symbol of new life. In many ways, it signals a rite of passage. It’s like an initiation rite. It’s a moment in time when a believ…
10 Facts About the Bible
The Bible offers us answers to life’s most pertinent questions: Why am I here? Where am I going? What happens after I die? What is it like in Heaven? Are we …
What Is Christianity?
Having a vibrant, close relationship with Jesus Christ is what Christianity is all about. It’s about a friendship – a friendship with Jesus Christ. Jesus sai…
Six Steps To Christian Growth
Have you ever wanted to be a better Christian, a more faithful follower of Jesus? Spiritual growth is not automatic; it is a goal we must pursue actively eve…
What are the Beatitudes?
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for the…
The Dead Sea Scrolls
Early in 1947, a Bedouin shepherd boy of the Ta’amireh tribe was tending his flock of sheep and goats in the desert area of Qumran. He noticed a few of the g…
Who The Devil Is Satan?
The Devil, Satan himself, is real.
Have you watched or read the news lately? The images can often be startling: Young people attacked, fatal car accidents, …
Is Iraq In The Bible?
During Bible times, the great ancient city of Babylon, mentioned 280 times in the Bible, was the capital of the area called Mesopotamia, also known as the Land of Shinar, the fertile land between the two rivers, the Tigris and the Euphrates. Some of the people in the Bible lived in this area and there are many references in the Bible about the events that happened in ancient Iraq.