Did Jesus really come back to life?

All of Christianity hinges on the answer to this question. If there was no resurrection, there would be no Christianity. So what transformed 11 scared and dejected disciples into fearless ambassadors? It was Jesus’ return from the dead and subsequent ascension into heaven. There were over 500 witnesses to Jesus’ return to life after being […]
Why do Christians celebrate Palm Sunday?

Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week in the Christian Calendar and marks the day that Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey as crowds of people cheered and waved palm branches. Almost 600 years had passed since a king in the line of David sat on a Jewish throne in Jerusalem and many […]
How should I honor my parents?

At a time when failed marriages, broken homes, spousal abuse, and neglect affect way too many households, the fifth commandment, “Honor your father and your mother,” presents a real challenge for millions of children. That wasn’t as big an issue when I was growing up, as all of my friends and neighbors lived in two-parent […]
What will it be like on earth the moment after the Rapture?

This question seems to arise more frequently now as global culture and morality continues to deteriorate. Most Bible scholars note that the last significant prophetic event needed to be in place before the Rapture was the founding again of Israel as a nation after its 1900 years of dispersion. Christians do not agree on every […]
What do Christians Believe?

Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines belief as “to accept something as true, genuine, or real.” Another of its definitions is “to have a firm or wholehearted religious conviction or persuasion: to regard the existence of God as a fact.” When we, as Christians, use the word believe, we think of the second definition, the idea that we […]
Why was Jesus born in a Manager?

According to the Gospel of Luke, Jesus was born in a manger because there was no room available in the inn. In the story, Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem for a census. They almost certainly traveled in a caravan with others, including members of their extended family. Travel on foot from Nazareth to Bethelem […]
Why is the birth of Jesus “Good News”?

In a world where daily headlines shout bad news 24/7, there remains one story that is not just good news, but the best news for all of mankind… for all time. That good news of Christmas dates back to the creation of the world by God and the creation of man, the only creature who […]
What are you thankful for?

If this question stumps you, maybe you haven’t stopped to think about the many blessings you enjoy. You don’t need to have a great job, or perfect family, or new car or a big turkey dinner on Thanksgiving to realize that you probably have many reasons to be thankful. You might start by being thankful […]
What is the Communion of Saints?

As Christians, we are connected to all who call on the name of Jesus as their savior and Lord. We all are saints and our connection transcends time, space, and even death. All believers, both past and present, and in every corner of the world are united in Christ. Paul in his letters referred to […]
Why believe in the Holy Spirit?

The Bible makes clear that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He is God just as Jesus is God. Both are manifestations of God the Father who is the creator of everything. Christians have proclaimed belief in the Holy Spirit since that Spirit descended upon them during Pentecost. When the day […]