7 Profound Similarities Between World Religions You Might Have Overlooked – The Divine Essence – Belief in a Supreme Being or Ultimate Reality
The concept of a divine essence or… Read More
The coming of the Antichrist is a sign of the end times.
The identity of the Antichrist has long been a source of both debate and anxiety for Christians. The Bible warns that m… Read More
I'm sure many of you are
familiar with an incident that occurred in the life of Jacob, son of Isaac and
grandson of Abraham, in which Jacob spends the night wrestling with some
unidentifie… Read More
The History of the Aryan/Dravidian Hypothesis: A Critical Examination
The Corrupt Brahmanical Priesthood
It was mentioned in the previous article that in the early centuries of Christendom… Read More
Hinduism advocates spiritual practices to purify our thoughts and actions to earn positive karma. But did karma theory make Indians fatalistic?
The karma theory has swayed India since an… Read More
The History of the Aryan/Dravidian Hypothesis: A Critical Examination
Introduction
In the introduction to this series, Maraimalai Adigal was introduced as one of the intellectual progenitors… Read More
The Gospel of John opens with a profound and poetic declaration: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). This opening verse set… Read More
Ryan Guzman has unveiled a poignant chapter of his life, revealing that he once grappled with a “mental health crisis” so severe it led him to attempt suicide.In a clip fro… Read More
A Study of the Messianic Prophecies
The Loving-kindness of G-d Book 2
This book weighs Jesus' life vs. the messianic prophecies in the Hebrew Bible to see how many He fulfilled and how well… Read More
This was a first for St. Barnabas: a celebration of the Rogation Days, a practice from the 5th Century England where the priests and church would bless the land in hopes of a fruitful harves… Read More
The exploration of Archaeological Evidence of Biblical Events has captivated scholars and enthusiasts alike, offering a tangible link between ancient texts and historical realities. This fie… Read More
Bible Verse Israel War: If you’re seeking insights into how biblical prophecies intertwine with the recent conflicts involving Israel, this exploration is pivotal. The scriptures… Read More
Anne Hathaway recently opened up about her journey to relaxation as she has matured. Speaking with David Marchese on The New York Times podcast The Interview, the 41-year-old actress r… Read More
Rev 3:1 "And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: 'The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. "'I know your works. You have the reputation of being a… Read More
To truly grasp the essence of Jesus Christ as depicted in the New Testament, one must journey back through the pages of sacred scripture to the foundational teachings of the Old Testament.&n… Read More
I heard someone on the news talking about the “decades old conflict between Iran and Israel”. The current conflict between Israel and Iran may be only decades old, but the confli… Read More
What is Gnosticism
Gnosticism, a multifaceted religious and philosophical movement that flourished in the early centuries of the Common Era, has captivated the minds of spiritual seekers an… Read More
A ten-year anniversary might not sound like a great milestone; it can feel a lot longer when you consider how much has happened since then. Last week, prolific showrunner and filmmaker Mike… Read More
Photo by Cristofer Maximilian on UnsplashGodly leaders are human, with both strengths and weaknesses. The Bible portrays leaders’ humanity, mistakes, and failures without hiding them f… Read More
Who Was Mani?
“The Soul that wandereth from body to body strayeth from light to darkness until she hath traveled the Seven Worlds.” – Mani
What is Manicheism:
Manichaeism… Read More
Think about truth today. What does it mean to think about truth. Think on things that are true.Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things… Read More
Discover the timeless calling that began with a man named Abram and the profound impact it has had on my journey of faith and service. As we navigate the story of world evangelism, I'm thril… Read More
Across cultures and continents, light has long symbolised hope, wisdom, and the triumph of good over darkness. Festivals of light, such as Diwali and Hanukkah, serve as poignant embodiments… Read More
The traditions and rituals involved in a traditional funeral service provide comfort and closure for bereaved family members. Funeral practices are deeply rooted in cultural traditions and d… Read More
A new queen was needed. Xerses, king of Persia (also known as Ahasuerus) had deposed his queen Vashti because she had disobeyed him (although it seems he did this primarily to save face &nda… Read More
When examining the human body, there are numerous systems all working at the same time to regulate, protect, strengthen, and heal the human body. There is the respiratory system which brings… Read More
Introduction to Meditation
Meditation, a practice as ancient as the cultures that nurtured it, transcends geographical and temporal boundaries, becoming a universal path to spiritual depth a… Read More
Isiah 29:12 KJVAnd the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.
Releted : Shocking Truth – Prophet Mu… Read More
Diverse faith traditions mandated fasting to grow closer to God and exercise mastery of spirit over the mind and senses.
Not just health benefits. The purpose of fasting is to gain contro… Read More
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L-rd, when you went out from Seir, when you marched from the region of Edom, the earth trembled, and the heavens poured, the c… Read More
There are several times Jesus predicts His death and resurrection in the Gospels. Why is it important to our faith that He did?
Christ died and rose again for this very purpose—to be… Read More
Isiah 29:12 KJVAnd the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned.
Quran 96:1-8Read with the name of your Lord who… Read More
Tim Mackie is a renowned American scholar, Screenwriter, pastor, instructor, artist, animator as well as a professor.
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If you’ve never looked into the pages of the Bible, it’s surprisingly common to be misled by notions that aren’t found within its sacred texts. Misconceptions abound, leadi… Read More
The church world today is big and diverse, but sometimes, ideas get mixed in that don’t really fit with what the Bible says. It’s important to know what these ideas are so we can… Read More
Let’s just say for the sake of argument that Jesus was just an ordinary man. Let’s just say that because he was Jewish he had studied the Scriptures as a young boy and was famili… Read More
Have you ever pondered why some Jews sway back and forth whilst praying or reading the Torah?
Why don’t Christians practise this, or do they? It appears this action is known as shuckl… Read More
Here are a few darker truths about Valentine’s Day
LOVE FOR ALLIt’s important to approach Valentine’s Day with a balanced perspective, recognizing that love takes many for… Read More
Lately, I've found myself more and more talking with other people about the Bible in terms of a kind of evolutionary pressures understanding of composition and preservation. In doing t… Read More
If there’s one thing that could be said about Stephen’s presentation of the gospel in the book of Acts, it’s “courage.”
Stephen’s well known sermon in Act… Read More
God was in this place and I, I did not knowBy Lawrence KushnerJewish Lights 2016. 183 pages. NonfictionIn a daring blend of scholarship and imagination, psychology and history, Lawrence Kush… Read More
Historical and Prophetic Context of Jesus’ Birth
In the tapestry of historical events and prophecies from ancient scriptures, the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem holds a significant pl… Read More
The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany is January 28, 2024.
Centuries ago, the seventh Sunday before Easter — which is where we are — was called Septuagesima (‘ges’ is pron… Read More
What Is The True Meaning Of Trust – Today on the Finding Something Real Podcast, we have a wonderful conversation with Signe and our guest Claudia Kalmikov! After checking in with Sign… Read More
Dreams have been a subject of fascination and interpretation across various cultures throughout history. While the scientific understanding of dreams remains a complex and evolving field, cu… Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. stood with the Jews. He called anti-Zionism, antisemitism. He was an ally, as the Jewish people were to him and his cause. We walked side by side marching for civil ri… Read More
The Second Sunday after Epiphany is January 14, 2024.
Readings for Year B can be found here.
The Gospel is as follows (emphases mine):
John 1:43-51
1:43 The next day Jesus decided to go to G… Read More
A time to search and a time to give up. Do you recognize that? Maybe it reminds you of a song by The Seekers – Turn, Turn, Turn. Which was based on a passage in the Bible. Either w… Read More
Think about this: “The common man prays, ‘I want a cookie right now!’ And God responds, ‘If you’d listen to what I say, tomorrow it will bring you 100 cookies… Read More