Facing the Tempter: Jesus’ Battle Against Deception
Jesus confronts temptation in the desert’s solitude.
The 10 Best Handmade Rosaries for Daily Prayer
Ten rosaries, rosary rings, and cases from Christian Art Workshop, grouped by how you actually pray: at a desk, in a car, on a job site, or on the move.
The 66 Books of the Bible: A Simple Overview
A quick tour of the 39 Old Testament and 27 New Testament books found in Protestant Bibles, plus a clear explanation of why Catholic and Orthodox Bibles count more.
Loving Your Neighbor: What Christianity Teaches About Others
The command to love your neighbor comes from Leviticus, was named by Jesus as second only to loving God, and was immediately followed by a question about its limits. The answer was a story.
Peter: The Disciple Who Denied and Was Restored
Peter walks on water, misunderstands almost everything, denies Jesus three times, and is restored on a beach. Here is the story of Christianity’s most human apostle.
What Is the Apocrypha and Why Isn’t It in Every Bible?
Tobit, Judith, Sirach, and Maccabees appear in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles but not most Protestant ones. Here is the history behind that difference and why the books are worth reading.
What Are the Gospels and Why Are There Four of Them?
Gospel means good news. Here is what each of the four accounts of Jesus sets out to do, why Matthew, Mark, and Luke are grouped together, and why four accounts are a strength.
Is God the Same in the Old and New Testaments?
Many readers assume the Old Testament shows an angry God and the New Testament a loving one. This article examines where that idea came from and what the texts actually show.
The Names of God in the Bible and What They Mean
Elohim, Yahweh, Adonai, El Shaddai and more: what the biblical names for God meant in Hebrew, why the divine name was treated with such care, and how these titles shaped Israel’s worship.
The 6 Best Crucifix Necklaces for Daily Wear
A crucifix you actually wear every day has to survive showers, seatbelts and long shifts. Here are six pieces from Christian Art Workshop, compared by material, pendant size and chain length.
The Story of Christmas: Origins and Meaning
Christmas combines the biblical nativity accounts with centuries of later custom. The history of December 25 is more contested than the popular explanations suggest.