Biblical Mothers – not a job for the faint of heart
From Eve to Ruth, Bible stories tell of strength and love of extraordinary women.
Washing of feet prominent in many faiths
Maundy Thursday is the day Christians remember the Last Supper and the act of Christ washing the feet of his disciples.
Church displays Stations of the Cross
Interactive exhibit encourages participants to think about their own spiritual journey and how they can reach out to others.
Which came first: Easter or the eggs?
Even the most seasoned Easter worshippers may have questions about traditions such as decorated eggs, lilies and Peter Cottontail.
Did Jesus descend into hell or to the dead?
The phrase in the Apostles’ Creed offers one answer to what Jesus did between Good Friday and Easter.
What is Maundy Thursday?
Learn what event in Jesus’ final days Maundy Thursday commemorates and what the name means.
Evoking the wonder of the Nativity
Is the Christmas story literally true, are the angels historical fact? How can you keep a sense of awe, a “rebirth of wonder,” during this season?
Why no meat on Friday during Lent?
Since it’s the day of Jesus' death on the cross, a traditional fast during the Lenten season is to give up meat on Friday.
FAQ: Should you fast during Lent?
John Wesley considered fasting an important part of a Christian's life and fasted weekly. Learn what the church says about this discipline.
Five new studies for Lent 2012
Need devotions and ideas to help you during the journey to Easter Sunday? New studies from popular authors are available for Lent.
Why ashes on Ash Wednesday?
Today marks the beginning of the season of Lent. What is the significance of ashes being placed on the forehead on Ash Wednesday?
Creating a holy Lent
As Lenten practices of self-examination and repentance begin, find devotions and ideas to help you during the journey to Easter Sunday.
A Season of Preparation
As we prepare for Ash Wednesday, find devotions and meditations to help you during the journey to Easter Sunday.
What is Lent and why does it last forty days?
Representing the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness, Lent is a period of repentance, fasting and preparation for the coming of Easter.
What was the star of Bethlehem?
Some astronomers have speculated it was a planetary conjunction, a nova or some other celestial body. Nick Strobel has his own ideas.
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