A threshing floor was an open area where Israelite farmers processed harvested grain, loosening the kernels from the stalks and chaff before winnowing them. It was not inherently a religious site. It was simply a place where an important part of the harvest took place. But in Scripture, this ordinary place keeps turning up at … Read more
The question what is the kingdom of heaven leads us to one of the central themes of Jesus’ teaching. In the Bible, the Kingdom of Heaven is not simply a place people go after death. It is God’s reign and rule, revealed through Jesus Christ, the promised King. Matthew records Jesus announcing that the Kingdom … Read more
If you’ve come across the term “Certified Kingdom Advisor” in a church bulletin, on a podcast, or through a friend’s recommendation, you may be wondering what it actually means. Is it a legitimate professional designation? What does someone with this designation actually do? And is having the CKA® title, by itself, enough reason to trust … Read more
What does the Bible say about money? In short, the Bible does not treat money itself as evil. What Scripture warns against is loving money, trusting in it, or allowing it to take God’s place in our lives. The Bible presents money as something to manage well, not something to chase or fear. Everything ultimately … Read more
Maybe you’re sick right now, or someone you love is. You may be recovering from surgery, grieving a loss, or carrying a burden you can’t quite put into words. If you’re searching for a bible reference on healing, you’re probably looking for more than a list of verses. You want God’s Word to speak into … Read more
Maybe you’ve heard someone say that Jesus was Christian and never thought much about it. After all, Christianity is built around him. But historically speaking, that’s not actually the case. Jesus was born into a Jewish family, raised in Jewish culture, and lived within the Jewish religious tradition. He attended synagogue, followed Jewish customs, celebrated … Read more
The Lord’s Prayer is the prayer Jesus taught his disciples when they asked him, “Lord, teach us to pray.” It appears in two places in the Bible, and Christians across many traditions have prayed it for centuries. Below you’ll find the full text, what it means, and how to pray it meaningfully. The Lord’s Prayer … Read more
Jonah knew what God wanted. God had spoken to him before, and Jonah had always known his voice. This time was no different. God told Jonah to go to Nineveh, a great city, and warn its people that he had seen their wickedness. Jonah did not go. Instead, he packed what he needed and walked … Read more
If you’ve ever heard someone talk about “the Antichrist” and felt a little uneasy, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve seen headlines guessing which world leader might be him. Maybe a movie or a sermon left you with more fear than clarity. So what does the Bible actually say about the Antichrist? There is less in … Read more
If you’re getting ready for confession, or you’ve noticed that the version of the Act of Contrition you learned as a child sounds different from what your parish uses now, this article is for you. Below you’ll find the traditional, current, and short forms of the prayer, what “contrition” actually means, and honest answers to … Read more