Tu Bishvat is not mentioned in the Bible at all. It first appears in the Mishna (around 200 CE), not as a festival but simply ...

As the second account of creation in Genesis concludes, the narrator leaves us with a striking detail: “The man and his wife ...

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,” (Galatians 5:22) ...

The widening divide between casual Christianity and committed discipleship presents both our greatest challenge and our most ...

If you have ever struggled to wrap your mind around the biblical doctrine of election predestination , you are not alone ...

Honest words refresh the soul. President John F. Kennedy, after some public argument where he was harshly criticized by former president Harry Truman, said, “I guess Truman will apologize for ...

Most social environments today are marked by ideological conflicts, usually political in nature. We can too easily get drawn ...

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One of the greatest weakness and folly of man is placing their trust in a fellow human. Yes! In every relationship trust is essential, but life is wired in such a way that nothing is ever permanent.

Proverbs 11:13 warns: “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.” This malpractice has led many Christians to spiritual despair and estrangement from the church. This new ...

Monk fruit is a healthier alternative to sugar or artificial sweeteners. Although research is limited, evidence suggests that monk fruit may have health benefits. It contains antioxidants, is safe for ...