Many of us do not understand the history and meaning of Jewish holidays, even though several of the stories are told in our Old Testament. What are the various Feast Days, and what ...
Of all the people admired in the world today, Jesus of Nazareth continually ranks at the top of the list. Even those who don't call themselves Christians regard Jesus as one of ...
This basic ten-session course on the Gospel of John identifies the seven names and titles of Jesus that reveal him as the eternal God, who came to transform us. Miracles testified ...
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Liturgical churches help lead the faithful to deeper, biblical lessons through seasons in order to prepare for major Christian observances. Through experience and practice, ...
Use this four-session study to focus on Christ this Christmas. We can learn from Zechariah and Elizabeth how to prepare our hearts to receive all that God has for us. Mary teaches ...
Holy Week changed the world, with the Cross as the turning point for all humankind. But it is also six days of amazing contrasts—from the joyful celebration of the Triumphal ...
"Many times what needs to change is something we have not been able to change. We're not talking about something like biting your fingernails or not being on time. In this ...
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"He has risen! He is not here." The risen Christ appeared to his followers in different ways, which demonstrated his care for their uniqueness. He continues to meet ...
What's it mean to be Jesus' disciple? Those who followed Jesus had to give up their own lives and adopt his. This meant rejection by some, but it also meant the joy of bringing ...
This seven-session course takes a close look at the first four chapters of the Gospel of Matthew and asks such questions as: What significance does this first-century Jewish rabbi ...
The last week of Jesus' life—the Passion, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection—is recorded at the end of the Gospel of Matthew. The events in chapter 26 all take place ...
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America is a nation of immigrants. The United States has for centuries offered freedom and opportunity to beleaguered people from around the world. But the influx of many ...
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Living in a time when issues of war, religious politics, and a host of other moral opinions divide the United States, a call to patriotism seems like an imprudent request. ...
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Easter is the most significant holiday on the Christian calendar. For those who claim Christ as Savior and Lord, it marks the day on which the major event of our faith took ...
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The Nativity Story showcases the powerful story of Jesus' birth in a sweeping yet intimate film. Beautifully rendered by director Catherine Hardwicke from a screenplay ...
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We learn early in school about the different branches of government. We discuss terms like "balance of powers" and play out scenarios of one branch of our government ...
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While the popular mood of society toward the past alternates between love and loathing, Timothy Jones says that recalling the past is essential for knowing who we are as persons ...
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It's a Wonderful Life tells the story of George Bailey, a struggling businessman with dreams of greater things. Born and raised in Bedford Falls, New York, Bailey cannot ...
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Elf is the story of Buddy, a human raised by Christmas elves, who discovers that he is, indeed, human, and has a father in New York City. As Buddy embarks on a journey to discover ...
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The faith movement blossomed in the 1970s because of the flowering of the charismatic movement. Even charismatics, however, have accused "faith" teachers of spiritual ...
