As the History Channel's series Ancient Aliens demonstrates, alleged encounters between people and extraterrestrials are popular stories, even if most people like them for entertainment value as...

Manifestation, or the Law of Attraction, is a philosophy whose purpose is to draw to oneself life-enhancing gifts like love, money, and success through a certain way of thinking. Many Christians are...

The Amish are a Christian community, found mostly in America today, with roots in 17th-century Sweden. Amish people are known for their appearance and simple lifestyle that rejects many modern...

The Bible teaches believers to anticipate heaven with hope and joy. People will live forever with God and other believers because of the redemption that Jesus earned for them through his death and...

Many people know that the terms "Pentecostal" and "charismatic" are associated with certain beliefs, churches, and people in modern Christianity but aren't sure how they compare. Although the terms...

Men, women, and young people get tattoos to express their identity, memories, and values. They like the permanent nature of getting the face of a loved one, the name of their hometown, or a...

Hillsong Church in Australia is known around the world for its popular music and famous pastors, including its founder, Brian Houston. Hillsong was a part of the Assemblies of God denomination for 35...

The Presbyterian and Pentecostal traditions are two of the most important and influential branches of Protestant Christianity. While they agree on several important biblical doctrines, they have...

The Baptist tradition, like other branches of the Christian faith, has a variety of expressions. The different names of denominations and churches within the tradition reflect this. Understanding...

Christianity, in its various denominational expressions, is an important part of the American story. Some denominations came to America from Europe while others started on American soil. The size of...

Meditation has become a mainstream activity in popular culture. Medical doctors, counselors and therapists, self-help teachers, and celebrity influencers, champion meditation for various reasons....

The Gospels make clear that Jesus Christ was a remarkably gifted and effective teacher. People would abandon their work, risk social ostracism, upset their families, and miss meals just to hear Jesus...

One of the most fascinating scenes in the Gospel of John is when religious leaders bring a woman to Jesus who was guilty of adultery. The punishment for adultery according to the Law of Moses was...

Peter is one of the most important figures in the New Testament because of his devotion to Jesus Christ, his bold preaching, and his leadership role as an Apostle in the early church. But like all...

Some of the most common questions people ask about Jesus Christ are related to his appearance. Some people are interested to know his skin color, hairstyle, and his physical features. Others are...

The arrest of Jesus Christ is one of the most intense moments in the climactic section of each New Testament Gospel. Judas' betrayal and Jesus' innocence collide when the arrest occurs, resulting in...