The Jupiter and Neptune in Pisces Event
Dream Big in April 2022
The literal translation of Jupiter (big) and Neptune (dreams) in Pisces together is "Dream Big." A very special alignment of these two planets, at exactly t...
Dream Big in April 2022
The literal translation of Jupiter (big) and Neptune (dreams) in Pisces together is "Dream Big." A very special alignment of these two planets, at exactly t...
What are the origins and spiritual meaning of Halloween? The history of this spookiest of holiday dates back to the Celtic tribes of Briton. Halloween has a mix of Christian, Roman an...
Astrology, Religion and Christianity
By Christine Hirlehey
From its inception, astrology and religion have been intimately intertwined as it was developed as a religious practice in Ancient Baby...
The Book of Common Prayer is the abbreviated title of the official liturgical service book of the Church of England, originally commissioned by King Edward VI (1537-1553) to direct the worship of the ...
John Chrysostom was one of the most articulate and influential preachers of the early Christian church. A native of Antioch, Chrysostom was elected Patriarch of Constantinople in AD 398, although he w...
Unity, also known as the Unity School of Christianity, traces back to the New Thought movement, a blend of positive thinking, spiritism, eastern religions, and Christianity that was popular in the lat...
Moses, if he existed, likely lived in Egypt during the dynastic New Kingdom, and he was an early leader of the Hebrews and one of the most important figures in Judaism. He is a significant patriarch o...
A century before Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses criticizing the Roman Catholic Church, Czech pastor and church reformer Jan Hus pointed out the same problems. The Church labeled Hus a heretic and ...
In the Bible, Asherah is both the Hebrew name of a pagan fertility goddess and the wooden cult object dedicated to her. Nearly all instances of "Asherah" in the Bible refer to a sacred pole constructe...
It should be no surprise that the Bible--the authoritative resource on the Creator of the universe--is packed full of Bible verses about creativity. The book begins with the creation in Genesis and en...
Nature refers to all of God's creation. Plant and animal life and everything in the world that is not made by human hands fall within nature's realm. These Bible verses about nature showcase the beaut...
The practice of anointing with oil, described many times in the Bible, was a common custom in the Middle East. Medicinal anointings were used for medical reasons to treat and heal the sick. Sacramenta...
A good night's sleep is a priceless gift from God. Healthy sleep restores strength and well-being to the human body and refreshes the mind and spirit. The classic devotional author Oswald Chambers wro...
Wine plays a significant role in the Bible, with more than 140 references to this delicious fruit of the vine. From the days of Noah in Genesis (Genesis 9:18-27) to the time of Solomon (Song of Solomo...
Thomas Aquinas, a 13th century Dominican friar, was a brilliant theologian, philosopher, and apologist of the medieval church. Neither handsome nor charismatic, he was afflicted with edema and lopside...
Tertullian was an early Christian apologist, theologian, and moralist from Carthage, North Africa. Zealous and articulate, Tertullian was highly educated in the fields of law, rhetoric, literature, Gr...
In numerous key narratives, women in the Bible fulfill critical roles, despite being a marginalized minority in a patriarchal, male-oriented society. Scripture unquestionably places women on equal sta...
Who did Cain marry? In the Bible, all the people on earth at that time were directly descended from Adam and Eve. Where, then, did Cain find his wife? Only one conclusion is possible. Cain married his...
Anyone familiar with the Easter story understands that Jesus' death on the cross was a horrible moment for many reasons. It's impossible to read about the crucifixion without cringing at the physical ...
Addiction is a chronic or habitual dependency on a substance (like drugs or alcohol), a compulsion (like viewing pornography, engaging in unwanted sexual behavior, or binge eating and purging), or an ...