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What does Per Crucem ad Lucem mean?

The Latin phrase “per crucem ad lucem” is a message of truth and hope. Take a minute to find out what it means.

What is the Valley of Weeping (Baca) in Psalm 84?

There are many valleys in the Bible, and this one is important. Read about it now.

What Was Finished When Jesus Said “It is Finished” (Tetelostai)?

That’s a great question because Jesus’ life on the cross was not “finished” when He made that statement. Those were not His last words.

Have You Read Jesus’ Last Will and Testament? (John 17)

In Jesus’ prayer (John 17), He bequeathed 7 precious gifts to all who are His. The gifts are His riches that are given to us.

Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?

Put yourself at the foot of the cross when Jesus was crucified. The words of an old Negro Spiritual will take you there.

A Maundy Thursday Devotion

On the night in which He was betrayed, Jesus ate His last supper with His disciples. As Christians, we remember this meal with a celebration called Maundy Thursday…

Was the Last Supper Seating Arrangement at a Triclinium?

In the 16th century, Leonardo da Vinci painted Jesus’ last supper with His disciples. But is the painting accurate?

Grow in Knowledge About Holy Week

Let the knowledge of Jesus’ journey to the cross remind you of the greatness of His sacrificial death and God’s gift of grace for you.

What Does it Mean to “Love One Another?” (John 13:34)

Jesus commanded His disciples to love one another. How should we understand that command? What should it mean to us?

Can You Pray St Patrick’s Prayer?

For many St. Patrick’s Day is nothing more than a party. But the prayer of St. Patrick reminds us of so much more than fun and frivolity. His beautiful words will touch your heart and give rest to your soul. Read and watch now!

What is The Romans 12 Road to Sanctification?

The Romans 12 Road is a unique path that the apostle Paul has given us as a “roadmap” for sanctification. Are you on the right road?

What is the “Revelation Road to Salvation” in the Bible?

The Revelation Road is a unique path to salvation for a time in the future. Verses for those in the Tribulation.

What is the “John Road to Salvation” in the Bible?

The Bible offers several “roads” to salvation. Each provides a “road map” of verses telling man’s lostness and how to make it “home.”

What is the “Romans Road to Salvation?”

Be equipped to share the way of salvation with others. Learn the Romans Road and help someone today to get on the right road.

Prepare Your Heart During Lent — Start on Ash Wednesday

What is Lent? It’s a time set aside to prepare our hearts to celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

What are the Four Kinds of Love? CS Lewis Answers

The Four Loves, by C. S. Lewis, published in 1960, examines love from Christian and philosophical perspectives and explains the four Greek words for love.

Does the Freedom of Grace Lead to Sinful Living?

Watch the full message here.More Lessons from the Book of Galatians — short video clips. Highlights from the message Here's what Paul begins addressing in Galatians 2, verses 17 to 21. If God does all of this for us, if He justifies us fully and finally, and we...

The Three Kings, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Longfellow wrote “The Three Kings” in 1877 to tell the story of the wise men who traveled to see and worship the one born King of the Jews.

The Worst Thing is Never the Last Thing. Never Give Up! John Claypool (1930-2005)

This message of hope offers great wisdom for dealing with sorrow, pain, and suffering. God can bring good from the worst of circumstances.

If Pre-borns Could Talk: A Conversation in the Womb

A short story about pre-born twins carrying on a conversation of great importance in their mother’s womb. How could anyone consider silencing the voices of pre-born babies?

Who’s Often Forgotten in the Birth of Jesus Story?

One of my favorite narratives of the birth of Jesus is often overlooked, and there are two people who are often forgotten. Don’t miss them!

A New Year Lesson from the Book of Job, by Ray Stedman (1917-1992)

Before us stretches a new year, a new beginning, the old is past, put away forever. The Book of Job offers a great lesson as we move forward.

A Christmas Morning Prayer

On Christmas morning take time to come to the cradle. Read this poem by legendary author Robert Louis Stevenson and pray this prayer with us.

Did Jesus Bring Peace On Earth?

It was Pax Romano when Jesus was born. That means there was peace under Roman rule, but that was not true peace. Did Jesus bring peace on earth?

Was Jesus Born in a Stable, a Cave or a House?

Where was Jesus born? What does the Bible tell us? Was Jesus born in a stable? Tradition tells us one thing, but we must look to the Bible for answers.