A remarkably rare stone tablet bearing the Ten Commandments is poised to fetch up to $2 million at a Sotheby’s auction in December. The 115-pound artifact, dating to the Late Roman-Byzantine period, ...
Read More »Human remains discovered in excavation of fourth century church in Egypt
Archaeologists discovered 17 human remains while excavating an ancient church in Egypt. The church, dated to around the mid-fourth century, was uncovered in an ongoing archaeological excavation of Trimithis (also known as ...
Read More »Pastor David Jeremiah shares prayer for nation before election
Pastor David Jeremiah of Shadow Mountain Community Church in California recently shared a prayer for America ahead of Tuesday’s election. “I’ve never been the voice of doom and gloom, but of hope ...
Read More »Ark of the Covenant recreated as talk of rebuilding Temple grows
A replica of the Ark of the Covenant, painstakingly constructed, its creators say, to the Torah specifications of the sacred vessel that was the First Temple’s central fixture, was displayed in Jerusalem ...
Read More »Why the New Atheists failed
Two decades ago, Sam Harris dropped a literary bomb with “The End of Faith.” The book didn’t just get tongues wagging; it lit the fuse of the now-legendary New Atheists movement. Harris, ...
Read More »New Pray.com podcast series will share Old Testament lessons for Christian, Jewish listeners
Yael Eckstein, president and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, will host The Chosen People, a new podcast created in partnership with Pray.com. The devotional series brings to life the ...
Read More »How to survive a world crisis with Jesus
“Jesus knew times of crisis would come upon our world, so in a spirit of wisdom He sought to prepare people for what was ahead.” Hardly a week goes by without some ...
Read More »Let’s talk about Christian antisemitism
A Christian social media influencer with a large platform recently texted me after reading my 2021 book Christian Antisemitism: Confronting the Lies in Today’s Church. He was burdened and grieved by the ...
Read More »Decade after “American Sniper’s” murder, his widow finds strength in her faith
Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, whose story was told the movie and book “American Sniper,” was tragically killed on a Texas gun range by a former Marine he was trying to help. His ...
Read More »Arkansas preacher forgives man who shot him on street
The Rev. Larry Oneal Walker, a street preacher in North Little Rock, Ark., has chosen to forgive the gunman who shot him recently while he was speaking. Walker told news outlets that ...
Read More »Researching near-death experiences leads author on journey toward faith
Christians have long debated whether so-called near-death experiences are authentic or counterfeit. NDEs, as they are known, are a scientifically recognized phenomenon that occur when people are clinically dead. People often see ...
Read More »Still chasing idols: What Paul on Mars Hill teaches us today
Perhaps my favorite place in Athens is Mars Hill, at the foot of the Acropolis (this is Anita and me standing on it). You no doubt know the story in Acts of ...
Read More »Indiana farmer cares for red heifers brought to Israel from Texas
SHILOH, Israel —When a small conference was held this spring in Israel’s biblical heartland on the laws related to the red heifer, both Hamas and Hezbollah posted the ad for the event ...
Read More »Four faces in Revelation show leaders how to steward their anointing
Although churches often talk about stewardship in regard to finances, it can be easy to overlook the importance of stewarding the gift that God gives to all believers. “The most important thing ...
Read More »Michael Youssef dispels misconceptions about heaven
Many Christians have a poor understanding of what heaven will be like, according to evangelist and author Michael Youssef. In fact, views of heaven are often instilled by romanticized visions like Baciccio’s ...
Read More »Churches encouraged to participate in Pray For & Stand With Israel Day on May 19
The Family Research Council, along with a coalition of other organizations, is encouraging churches nationwide to Pray For & Stand With Israel. The event is a call for the Christian community to unite ...
Read More »‘Deconstruction’ of Christian faith can have dangerous consequences, author says
“Deconstruction” of one’s faith has become a popular – and concerning – trend in the church, author Alisa Childers said. “I do think it’s a fad, although a lot of people would ...
Read More »John Piper stakes out New Testament position on same-sex relationships in church
Pastor and author John Piper has weighed in on how churches should deal with same-sex relationships. He responded in podcast to comments by Pope Francis last December to allow priests to bless ...
Read More »Ancient Biblical manuscript will go up for auction in June
An ancient Biblical manuscript is expected to attract a high price when it goes on sale in June. The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, written on papyrus paper, is dated from A.D. 250 to 350 ...
Read More »John MacArthur reminds Christians of biblical obligation to pray for Israel
Christians have a biblical mandate to pray for the Jewish people, author and pastor John MacArthur says. “I think we are obliged to stand as protectors of the Jews,” he said during ...
Read More »Behold the man: Good Friday reminds us of Christ’s humanity
One of the most powerful declarations of who Jesus is came from Pontius Pilate when he said, “Behold the man.” “This statement may seem insignificant, but it reflects a paradox at the ...
Read More »Maundy Thursday commemorates Last Supper, washing of disciples’ feet
In a week in which Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter, it can be easy to overlook Maundy Thursday. “Maundy Thursday plays a major significance during the Holy Week,” according ...
Read More »Message of Palm Sunday all about finding peace with God
In a world that desperately needs peace, Palm Sunday offers hope, said Pastor Jack Graham of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. “Otherworldly peace is just what Jesus offers us,” he said. “On ...
Read More »Mid-Mo Men’s Bible Study on March 2
Sedalia Bible Academy is launching a new ministry to serve and coach men in central Missouri. It will be in the form of semi-annual intensive Bible studies. The first such event will ...
Read More »Bible Study Fellowship plans move to Dallas area
Bible Study Fellowship is moving its headquarters to the Dallas/Fort Worth area from San Antonio, where it has been located since 1980. The precise location within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area has ...
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