Death is a path that everyone will have to go through. Of course, everyone has their own conception of what death represents. For some, it is the beginning of a new life; for others, it is the end of the joy of living, but also the end of the daily suffering of life on earth. Having a loved one die […]
We’ve recently begun a new series of articles on the seven ecumenical councils of the early church. These councils commenced with the First Council of Nicaea in 325 and concluded with the Second Council of Nicaea in 787. Between these two events were five more, each of which attempted to understand and establish a unified Christian theology. In this series, […]
July 4, 325, was a memorable day. About three hundred Christian bishops and deacons from the eastern half of the Roman Empire had come to Nicea, a little town near the Bosporus Straits flowing between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. In the conference hall where they waited was a table. On it lay an open copy of the Gospels. […]
In general, temptation is anything or anyone that drives you or lures you away from God. And, honestly, living in this “super modern” era, we can’t say our lives are temptation-free. However, the best way to live a faithful Christian life is to submit to the word of God. Bible Verses From 1 Corinthians 10:13: “No temptation has overtaken you […]
The Celtic people were polytheistic, meaning that they believed in more than one god. It’s believed that they actually worshipped over 300 gods, but due to a lack of written sources, it’s difficult to tell for sure. For this reason, we don’t know a great deal about Celtic religion. All of our knowledge is based on the sources that we […]
The question of whether Christians should believe that demon exists or whether Christians can be demon-possessed are both complex and controversial. Rarely, if ever, have I heard an ordinary Sunday school lesson or a pastor’s sermon throw a ray of clear light on such issues. I would say it’s a fact that most sermons today revolve around themes like love, […]
“Funerals are often considered taboo. However, 4 out of 10 American organize their funerals with serenity. Preparing for this moment is not bad luck! In addition to relieving your loved ones of all the administrative procedures, you can express your last wishes. What should you think about it? So, without further ado, let’s dive into this blog and learn some […]
When a loved one dies, there are two funerals to choose from: burial or cremation. If you choose the latter, you must find a place to store the urn. If you want to have a place to rest, choose the columbarium. You can also place flowers there. But how much can this type of cinerary monument cost? The answer to […]
Everyone has their own personal view of baptism, which is in itself a pretty broad topic. I don’t know what you believe in or what you are expecting but personally, I believe baptism is like a request and the affirmation of being saved (Mark 16:16: “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be […]
Note: This article focuses on the sermons of Prophet Ngawala Francis, a French-speaking pastor. So, I strongly recommend reading this article only if you understand French. I was born in a Christian family and I spent most of my childhood, teenage years and adulthood in churches; so you could say that I’ve been blessed to hear lots of sermons. And, […]