Articles on Scripture and the Christian Life

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

Jesus Christ: Life, Death, and Resurrection

What Were Jesus' Miracles and What Did They Mean?

The Gospels record healings, exorcisms, nature miracles, and raisings from the dead. This guide sorts them by type and explains what the Gospel writer

Christian Living

12 Cross Necklaces for Daily Wear, Compared

Twelve crosses from one workshop, sorted by the kind of daily wear they suit: understated stone, bold steel, delicate charms, and devotional imagery.

Faith, Doubt, and Big Questions

Why Are There So Many Christian Denominations?

From Chalcedon to Pentecostalism, a plain history of how Christianity divided, what nearly all denominations still hold in common, and whether the var

Core Christian Beliefs and Doctrine

What Are the Apostles' Creed and Nicene Creed?

Two short statements have shaped Christian belief for centuries. Here is what a creed is, where these two came from, and what they actually affirm.

Jesus Christ: Life, Death, and Resurrection

Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross?

The crucifixion is the most historically certain event in Jesus' life and the hardest to explain. This article covers the Roman facts, the theology of

Christian Living and Discipleship

The Fruit of the Spirit Explained

Paul's famous list in Galatians 5 is often treated as a checklist of virtues to achieve. A closer look at the grammar and the theology suggests someth

Prayer and Devotion

Wood vs Gemstone Rosaries: Which Should You Pray With?

Wood is warm, light, and forgiving. Stone and crystal are cool, weighted, and hold detail. Here is how six pieces from Christian Art Workshop split ac

Prayer and Devotion

The 10 Best Handmade Rosaries for Daily Prayer

Ten rosaries, rosary rings, and cases from Christian Art Workshop, grouped by how you actually pray: at a desk, in a car, on a job site, or on the mov

Understanding the Bible

The 66 Books of the Bible: A Simple Overview

A quick tour of the 39 Old Testament and 27 New Testament books found in Protestant Bibles, plus a clear explanation of why Catholic and Orthodox Bibl

Christian Living and Discipleship

Loving Your Neighbor: What Christianity Teaches About Others

The command to love your neighbor comes from Leviticus, was named by Jesus as second only to loving God, and was immediately followed by a question ab

Bible People and Stories

Peter: The Disciple Who Denied and Was Restored

Peter walks on water, misunderstands almost everything, denies Jesus three times, and is restored on a beach. Here is the story of Christianity's most

Understanding the Bible

What Is the Apocrypha and Why Isn't It in Every Bible?

Tobit, Judith, Sirach, and Maccabees appear in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles but not most Protestant ones. Here is the history behind that difference a