Fasting is a spiritual doctrine that is setting aside something physical and replacing it with something spiritual. Nearly every religion on the planet has a fast either recommended occasionally, required regularly, or somewhere in between. The purpose is to purposefully focus on God for a time. It could be for power, for … Read more
Clerical clothing is a term used to refer to clothes worn by clergy when not presiding over liturgy; the non-ceremonial garments that still indicate the clergy’s profession – the daily wear of priests, deacons, and other clergy members. While not all churches mandate a certain set of garments for their clergy, those … Read more
Who uses prayer beads? Most people, when they think of prayer beads, immediately think of rosary beads. While these may be the most common, they are far from the only ones out there. Many different religions make use of prayer beads, including Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Sikhs, Baha’I, and, of course, Christians. Beads … Read more
Austria, Vienna: Donau City Church The Donau City Church, which is formally known by “Christus, Hoffnung der Weit” (or “Christ, Hope of the World”), is located in Vienna’s 22nd district. A Roman Catholic church, this church design was created by Heinz Tesar. Located near the Vienna International Centre, this church has been … Read more
The Second Great Awakening occurred well after America had freed itself from the constraints of British rule. From the 1790s to the 1830s, religious fervor once again swept across the country, forever changing the landscape of Christianity in America. Best known for its large camp meetings, unprecedented numbers of people came to … Read more
Eschatology is a term that deals with the end of history of the world from a Christian perspective. The Bible consists of many prophecies and predictions about the future, and here are some of them: Another term for this is “amillennialism,” a view of eschatology which rejects the view that Jesus Christ … Read more
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Technology has the potential to seize control of our lives. Mobile devices and surfing the internet have made a huge impact on us every day. While there are many benefits, technology can lead us to some not very pleasant situations. But we cannot deny the usefulness of these mobile devices. One of … Read more
Check out this great list of 50 classic Christian movies. Based on the novel Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, the movie was remade and released in 2014 and stars Nicolas Cage. A small number of survivors are left behind after millions of people disappear without a trace, and … Read more
Whether you’re looking for a step back in history, just looking for sightseeing pleasure, needing to find spiritual enrichment or all of the above, you can visit these Christian destinations for a different type of vacation. If you love big old antique buildings and have a particular penchant for churches and their history, visiting … Read more