After a 1967 diving accident left Joni Eareckson Tada a spinal cord-injured quadriplegic, she embarked on a lifelong study to make sense of suffering from God’s perspective. Joni Eareckson Tada is now an international advocate for individuals with disabilities, and the founder of the non-profit organization, Joni & Friends. Why do you still experience pain? … Continue Reading
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9 Ways To Transform Your Walk With God
Do you ever become frustrated, even disappointed, in yourself when once again another careless word slips out of your mouth? Do you find yourself thinking, “I can’t believe I said that?” or “Why can’t I just keep quiet?” You may have even bought books and Bible studies to help you “tame” your tongue, but haven’t … Continue Reading
The Lord’s Supper: Holy Communion Explained
For years, children have secretly wondered, “When you bite on the bread during Communion, does Jesus say ‘ouch’?” This amusing question is actually one of the most interesting topics in Christian theology. For the past 2000 years, Bible scholars have held four major views of how mere bread and wine are Jesus’ body and blood. … Continue Reading
Atheists and Agnostics Know More about Religion Than Christians, Survey Says
“Atheists and agnostics, Jews and Mormons are among the highest-scoring groups on a new survey of religious knowledge, outperforming evangelical Protestants, mainline Protestants and Catholics on questions about the core teachings, history and leading figures of major world religions,” says the executive summary of the Pew Forum’s U.S. Religious Knowledge Survey. The survey had 32 … Continue Reading
Cultic Groups Stalk Harvest Crusade Attendees, Part 2
Part 1 described two cultic groups that have a history of sending teams to proselytize people at the Harvest Crusade in Anaheim, California. The Harvest Crusade is an annual Christian music and evangelism event. Q&A: How do I prepare my teenagers as we head to the Harvest Crusade? Be excited. This is a wonderful event. … Continue Reading
Christian Passover Seder Script
“Christ in the Passover” is a fascinating study of the Hebrew roots of Christianity especially in the symbolism of the Passover compared with Jesus as the perfect sacrifice and great high priest. It includes a Christian version of the Passover seder, along with the meaning of Passover for Christians. For example: The Old Testament origin … Continue Reading
Dead Sea Scrolls – On display in the U.S. until October 2010
The Dead Sea Scrolls will be at Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN — March 12-October 24, 2010. Exhibit & Ticket Information: www.smm.org/scrolls/about/ Group Discount Information: www.smm.org/scrolls/groups/ The Dead Sea Scrolls discovery is one of the most important finds to confirm that the Bible was handed down accurately over the centuries. A few people … Continue Reading
Free Islam and Christianity Comparison Chart – Download
Free Islam and Christianity Comparison chart. This simple chart shows how Muslims and Christians view God and the Prophets. Helpful for understanding co-workers, neighbors, and friends’ beliefs. Free. This is a free page from a longer comparison chart called “Islam & Christianity” for $3.99. This chart has an interesting history. Rose Publishing intended to create … Continue Reading
Rose Publishing & Olive Tree Announce New iPhone Bible Resources
A new Bible resource is available in full-color on the iPhone as part of Olive Tree’s Bible Reference Collection. Christianity, Cults & Religions helps you know what you believe and why. Based on a popular study guide from Rose Publishing, this full-color resource offers a side-by-side comparison of more than 40 world religions, cults, and … Continue Reading