John was on the island of Patmos because of his testaments about Jesus. On the Lord’s Day, John was “in the Spirit” when he heard a loud voice behind him. The voice said, “Write on a scroll what you are about to see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira,
An atheist activist for the separation of church and state has placed a purposefully-disrespectful update-down cross on the lawn of Hallandale Beach City Hall in Florida. The man, Chaz Stevens, told the Sun Sentinel: “This is terrible, isn’t it? It’s pretty tacky. We were going for tacky. It’s horrible looking. I love it.” The 6-foot tall cross,
AP has obtained satellite photos which confirm what Middle East preservationists had feared – the oldest Christian monastery in Iraq has been destroyed by ISIS during their campaign to destroy Christian heritage sites the group considers heretical. Rev. Paul Thabit Habib, a Catholic priest, told the Wall Street Journal: “Our Christian history in Mosul is being
Concluding his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told his listeners: “Everyone who hears my words and puts them into practice is like a wise man who builds his house on a rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against the house yet it did not fall because it had
After Rachel gave birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Send me back to my homeland (Canaan). Give me my wives and children, for whom I served you, and I will be on my way. You know that I have worked hard for you.” Laban replied, “If I have found favor in your eyes, then please
Many Bible readers feel they struggle interpreting the true meaning of the biblical texts. In truth, any translated text will be difficult to understand, and even more so when the text is a sacred religious tome, translated by interpreters who went to great lengths to ensure they did not alter its original meaning in any way. Nehemiah 8 hints
During Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, after telling his followers they must decide which road they choose to follow, he said: “Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ferocious wolves. By their fruit, you will be able to recognize them.” "Do you pick grapes from thorn bushes or figs from
"Christmas carol" refers to a piece of vocal music in carol form whose lyrics center on the theme of Christmas or the Christmas season. Most traditional Christmas carols are deeply religious, mainly focusing on the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus. Below are a collection of lyrics for the most popular traditional Christmas songs and carols. Angels From The Realm Of Glory – James
Lyrics to Victory in Jesus by Eugene Monroe Bartlett Sr. I heard an old, old story, How a Savior came from glory, How He gave His life on Calvary To save a wretch like me; I heard about His groaning, Then I repented of my sins; And won the victory. Refrain: O victory in Jesus, My Savior, forever. He sought me and bought me With His redeeming blood; He
Lyrics to Mary's Boy Child by Jester Harrison Long time ago in Bethlehem So the Holy Bible say Mary's Boy Child, Jesus Christ Was born on Christmas Day Refrain: Hark now, hear the angels say New king born today And man will live forever more, Because of Christmas Day While shepherds watched their flocks by night They saw a bright new shining star And heard a choir from