Salome has long been viewed as one of the bad girls of the Bible. The seductive dance she performs before her stepfather, Herod Antipas, resulted in his pronouncement that she could have anything she wanted. At the urging of her mother,... Read More

The Bible is one of the most studied, analyzed, discussed, and debated books ever written. Billions of copies have been printed in many languages and versions, and there is no question that it has had significant impact on Christians and... Read More

Psalm 23 is undoubtedly one of the most beloved chapters in the Bible. Trying to find fresh insights into these six verses presents a challenging task for any author. But when the writer also attempts to cover Jesus’ two great... Read More

Carolyn Weber arrived at Oxford University intent on attaining her master’s degree in literature. But by the time she left the British institution, she had explored more than just the thoughts and feelings of long-ago authors of the... Read More

It seems ironic that one of the most foundational elements of Christianity—prayer—also tends to present a good deal of struggle for believers. Christians often feel their prayers are ineffective or that their prayer time is too... Read More

At 5 feet 2 inches, Phil Nowick would not be classified as a physical giant—especially in the world of wrestling. But what he lacked in stature, he more than compensated for with drive, determination and unabashed love for the sport... Read More

The typical responses of Americans following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, were anger and hatred toward those who would commit such heinous acts. But if Christians are supposed to love everyone—even their enemies—what... Read More

Statistics support what many churches have been increasingly aware of in recent years: Young people in Generations X and Y have been shying away from established religious teachings and traditions. Naturally, this situation concerns... Read More