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The office of deacon has some ambiguity to it in church practice. So, what exactly does the Bible tell us? And is this role only meant to deal with “physical” needs?

The eight-day holiday of Passover is observed in the early spring, which honors the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Discover the dates of Passover for 2022 and the history and origins of this traditional Jewish festival.

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts has insturtced the state's legislature that civil unions will not be sufficient to meet constitutional muster. The decision sent shock waves across the nation--and landed a bomb in the middle of 2004...

Given the faulty preaching, the dull singing, and the constant struggle for authentic community, why would Jesus even bother? After all, if there was ever a person in history who could justify not going to church, it would be Jesus. So why was...

The issue of Halloween presses itself annually upon the Christian conscience.

The coming of Halloween is a good time for Christians to remember that evil spirits are real and that the Devil will seize every opportunity to trumpet his own celebrity.

Human knowledge is expanding across almost all fields of knowledge, but the revolution in genetic science represents one of the most incredible expansions of knowledge in human history. The last three decades have witnessed some of the most...

The issue of Halloween presses itself annually upon the Christian conscience. Acutely aware of dangers new and old, many Christian parents choose to withdraw their children from the holiday altogether. Others choose to follow a strategic battle...

Many Christians are opting out of Halloween, even as the holiday now ranks second only to Christmas in terms of economic impact and festivities. Just how pagan is Halloween after all?

I do a Bible Study and send out a summary each week of what we taught the week before. We have just started a study of Ezekiel. Israel at the time of Ezekiel was a nation under God's judgment. Many people are saying our nation may soon be under...

On Jan. 20, 1942, Nazi leaders met to set in motion their plan to annihilate all Jews in Europe. 70 years later, Christian leaders remember.

God hates the murderous taking of human life. Therefore, God abhors that wicked and deceitful deed that men call "The Good Death.” Our unequivocal statement is derived from many places in God’s Word. Let us mark well our pathway to this knowledge,...

The Eucharist is a reenactment of the supper Jesus shared with his disciples prior to his betrayal. Bread and wine were served, as these were the typical elements of the Passover celebration. Amid this traditional feast, however, Jesus infuses the...

Can a faithful Christian vote for a Mormon candidate?

Faith is seeing the facts, taking the next step to believe in the miraculous, and learning how to love God in a personal and emotional way.

The preacher's monotone voice filled the church in Northampton, Massachusetts. As the brilliant Jonathan Edwards spoke, he kept his eyes focused on the back wall of the church. Gently, Edwards' words began to sink into the hearts of the assembly,...

For every believer, the dramatic overture in which Handel expressed the truth of God’s Word is echoed in the heart of every believer who, because of Christ’s birth on earth, will spend eternity with Him in heaven.

The impact of most Christ followers on this world is minimal because the degree to which we seek intimacy with Christ is minimal. We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Jesus to fade like the dying embers of an...

Recent decades have provided Christians with an increasing evaluation of and interaction with various world religions. The growth of immigration from non-Christian nations combined with a greater global awareness through travel and communication...