Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2025, Christianity.com Mon, 27 Jan 2025 02:19:33 -0500 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/6-st-augustine-quotes-to-inspire-and-encourage-you.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/slideshows/6-st-augustine-quotes-to-inspire-and-encourage-you.html Betty Dunn https://www.christianity.com/author/betty-dunn/ St. Augustine St. Augustine was a 4th and 5th century leader of the Christian church. He wrote from the experience of living a worldly life before he converted to Christianity.  His life was rich in personal experiences, scholarly studies, and professional accomplishments. In addition, his contemplative lifestyle as a clergyman led him to cultivate many ideas that have inspired the church to this day Here are some of his enlightening thoughts.Photo credit: Public Domain portrait by Philippe de Champaigne Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:55:00 -0500 2025-01-27T02:19:33-05:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/christians-learn-martin-luther-king-jr.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/christians-learn-martin-luther-king-jr.html Clarence L. Haynes Jr. https://www.christianity.com/author/clarence-l-haynes-jr/ Martin Luther King Jr. lived a life centered in Christ that motivated him to fight injustice in unexpected ways, helping change a nation's attitude on race. So what can we learn from his essentially Christian vision? Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2025-01-27T02:19:33-05:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-is-the-story-of-david-and-bathsheba-in-the-bible.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-is-the-story-of-david-and-bathsheba-in-the-bible.html Mary Oelerich-Meyer https://www.christianity.com/author/mary-oelerich-meyer/ David and Bathsheba's story shows us that God always cares about the behavior and heart attitude of his children, so if we willfully sin, He often allows us to experience the consequences of our sin to draw out repentance and restoration. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2025-01-27T02:19:33-05:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/who-was-melchizedek-in-the-bible.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/who-was-melchizedek-in-the-bible.html Linda Lyle https://www.christianity.com/author/linda-lyle/ Who was Melchizedek, mentioned in the books of Genesis, Psalms, and Hebrews? How was he a priest of God Most High? Why did Abram (Abraham) give him a tithe? Let's dive into his biblical story and importance for Christians today. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:50:00 -0500 2025-01-27T02:19:33-05:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/who-were-shiphrah-and-puah-in-the-bible-and-what-can-we-learn-from-their-courage.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/who-were-shiphrah-and-puah-in-the-bible-and-what-can-we-learn-from-their-courage.html Lori Stanley Roeleveld https://www.christianity.com/author/lori-stanley-roeleveld/ Shiphrah and Puah testified to the power of the Living God with their very lives. Facing an order from a murderous Pharaoh, the most powerful human they could have known, they chose defiance. Sat, 04 Jan 2025 01:05:00 -0500 2025-01-27T02:19:33-05:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/who-were-the-herodians-in-the-bible.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/who-were-the-herodians-in-the-bible.html Clarence L. Haynes Jr. https://www.christianity.com/author/clarence-l-haynes-jr/ Understanding who the Herodians were will help us draw similarities to the spiritual and political dynamics we encounter in today’s world. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0500 2025-01-27T02:19:33-05:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/why-josephs-faith-and-obedience-still-inspire-us-today.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/why-josephs-faith-and-obedience-still-inspire-us-today.html Michelle Treacy https://www.christianity.com/author/michelle-treacy/ Joseph is often overlooked in the Christmas story, but his quiet faith and unwavering obedience played a vital role in God’s plan for salvation. Discover how this humble carpenter became the earthly father of Jesus, fulfilling prophecy and modeling integrity, courage, and trust in God. His story might just change the way you see Christmas forever. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0500 2025-01-27T02:19:33-05:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-mary-knew-and-why-it-matters-to-your-faith-this-christmas.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-mary-knew-and-why-it-matters-to-your-faith-this-christmas.html Michelle Treacy https://www.christianity.com/author/michelle-treacy/ What if you were called to step into the impossible, just like Mary? From her quiet faith to her bold obedience, Mary’s journey in the first Christmas story is more than a nativity scene—it’s a powerful lesson in trusting God through uncertainty. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2025-01-27T02:19:33-05:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/why-elizabeths-story-is-a-powerful-reminder-of-gods-faithfulness.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/why-elizabeths-story-is-a-powerful-reminder-of-gods-faithfulness.html Michelle Treacy https://www.christianity.com/author/michelle-treacy/ Elizabeth's story of waiting and miraculous redemption reminds us that God hears every prayer and works in perfect timing, even when hope seems lost. Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2025-01-27T02:19:33-05:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-the-wise-men-teach-us-about-worship-and-generosity.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-the-wise-men-teach-us-about-worship-and-generosity.html Michelle Treacy https://www.christianity.com/author/michelle-treacy/ The Magi's visit shows Jesus welcomes all to worship Him. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2025-01-27T02:19:33-05:00