Articles on Scripture and the Christian Life

Bible studies, explorations of Scripture, and practical writing on prayer, worship, and following Christ.

Bible People and Stories

The Apostle Paul: From Persecutor to Missionary

Paul went from hunting down Christians to founding churches across the Roman world and writing the letters that shaped Christian theology. Here is his

Faith, Doubt, and Big Questions

Did the Miracles in the Bible Really Happen?

Hume's argument against miracles, the serious philosophical replies to it, and why the resurrection is the test case. An honest look at a question tha

Faith, Doubt, and Big Questions

Is Christianity Good for the World? Weighing the Question

Hospitals and abolition sit alongside crusades, slavery apologetics, colonialism, and abuse scandals. An attempt at an honest ledger rather than a one

Faith, Doubt, and Big Questions

Can You Be a Christian and Believe in Science?

The war between science and faith is largely a modern myth. Here is the real history, what the scientific consensus actually says, and the full range

Prayer and Spiritual Disciplines

Understanding the Sabbath and Rest in a Busy World

The Sabbath is a weekly command to stop. This looks at where it came from, what it is for, how Jesus handled it, and what practising rest can look lik

Christian Living and Discipleship

Faith and Work: Serving God in Your Career

Christianity has never treated ordinary labor as spiritually second class. This is a look at work as vocation, the biblical view of labor, and what in

Christian Gifts

8 Guardian Angel Gifts for Someone Who Needs Watching Over

Eight angel wing and cross necklaces from Christian Art Workshop, sorted by who you are actually buying for: the grieving friend, the teenager, the pe

Church History and the Christian Tradition

Understanding Advent: Preparing for Christmas

Advent is the season of waiting that opens the Christian year, marked by four Sundays, candles, and a double focus on Christ's birth and his promised

Core Christian Beliefs and Doctrine

What Is Sin According to the Bible?

Sin is more than rule-breaking. This article looks at the biblical vocabulary for sin, the story in Genesis 3, the personal and structural forms it ta

Jesus Christ: Life, Death, and Resurrection

The Teachings of Jesus: Love, Grace, and the Kingdom of God

Jesus taught about the kingdom of God more than any other subject, and did it through parables, questions, and vivid images. Here are the core themes

Prayer and Devotion

How to Choose Your First Rosary: A Buyer's Guide

Bead size, weight, and material matter more than most first-time buyers expect. Here is how to pick a rosary you will actually pray with, using eight

Christian Living and Discipleship

Serving Others: The Christian Call to Compassion

Jesus defined greatness as service and identified himself with the hungry, the sick, and the imprisoned. This looks at the servant model, who Scriptur