Abraham, originally named Abram, is the perfect example of faith and trust in God. He was living a prosperous life when God called him away to a foreign, far-flung land. He did not even know where he was going, but he trusted God to lead the way. God promised that Abraham would … Read more
Esther is one of the best examples of God using women in His Perfect Plan. She was a Jew living in Susa, the capital city of Persia, and was looked down on with suspicion due to her race. She was raised by her uncle, Mordecai, who treated her like his own daughter. … Read more
Paul, originally named Saul, is one of the strongest examples of the healing power of Christ in the Bible. When he was named Saul, he was one of the foremost persecutors of Christians. He was incredibly lost. Christ blinded him, which lead to Saul becoming Paul. The hate and malice in his … Read more
The term icon comes from the Greek word eikōn which means “image.” Religious icons are works of art based on people with Biblical and historical significance. Most often the subjects of icons are the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, or Christ, or saints, or angels. Some include more than one in the … Read more
The grandeur and/or peerless historical value of most old churches will captivate every person who has a penchant for antique, imposing architecture and their amazing history. Whether you are religious or not, and whether you are visiting churches as part of a pilgrimage or just for sightseeing, your journey will be worth … Read more
Martin Luther (1483-1546) was a German former Roman Catholic (Augustinian) friar and priest who became the most influential and significant figure in the Reformation, which gave birth to Protestant Christianity. His translation of the Bible from Latin to German, while not the first in Germany, became influential in opening the possibility of … Read more
This article tackles the largest Christian churches from many parts of the world. What is meant by “church” here, it doesn’t mean the religion itself, but the church buildings themselves. The definition of “large” is rather vague because the criteria to become one of the biggest churches are quite many: height, length, … Read more