Christians can be found in every occupation and every part of the country, and sports are no exception. Some of the greatest athletes can also be devoted Christians, though it is definitely not easy for a person in the public eye to live out a Christian life when they are constantly pelted … Read more
Christians of any denomination – including Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, Presbyterian, and even Baptist, among others, can use prayer beads to assist in their prayer life. Prayer beads are a tool, which can be useful to Christians who pray, no matter how they usually pray. While rosaries are commonly known, in Catholic, Anglican, … Read more
With Hollywood adding more and more filth to its movies to increase the rating, it is getting more and more difficult for Christians to find good, uplifting video content. To aid Christians in the effort to find Christian fare for their eyes, here is a list of some relatively recent movies based … Read more
Many people are familiar with the prayer beads used by Roman Catholic parishioners (also called the rosary), but those used by the Lutheran church are likely to be somewhat less known. There are at least two options for Lutherans. One is a longer string, called the Lenten rosary, while the other is … Read more
Periodic publications can be enjoyable to read but the wrong ones can also be detrimental to spiritual health. Choosing magazines that have uplifting content and that support spiritual growth is important for believers. These can be more difficult to find than one might think, which is why, along with the original list, … Read more
Apologetics is a term that is taken from apologia, which is the Greek word that means “to give a reason or defense.” Christian apologetics involves knowing why a belief is held and defending that belief from the Bible. Despite the sound of the word, it has nothing whatsoever to do with saying … Read more
Prayer beads come in different types and are used traditionally by a variety of Christian denominations. The three most commonly known styles are the Catholic rosary, which many people are familiar with due to popular media, Anglican prayer beads (which have occasionally been referred to as Anglican rosary), and the Orthodox prayer … Read more
The Ladder of Divine Ascent resides in Saint Catherine’s Monastery, Mount Sinai. The original was based on a treatise by Saint John Climacus and was painted in the 12th century. The icon depicts a ladder to heaven, with Jesus at the top and monks climbing with demons attacking or pulling them from … Read more
There have been many great Christian movies made since the beginning of motion pictures on film, around 1896. Since 2000, the creation of Christian movies has increased. Many movies carrying a faith-based plotline have been released in the last two decades, and some of them stand out as great Christian movies. 2000 … Read more
When thinking of holidays, one generally thinks of modern days when people have the day off from work or school; days when families gather and spend time together. While this is not an incorrect view, the holidays set forth in the Bible are not the same as most of the holidays generally … Read more
