Alms in the Bible refer to charitable giving to those in need, particularly the poor and marginalized in society. This concept is emphasized in passages such as Matthew 6:1-4, where Jesus instructs his followers to give to the needy without seeking recognition or reward. Proverbs 19:17 teaches that lending to the Lord by giving to …
It is incredibly difficult to find a good gospel preaching church in 2026. It can be exhausting looking through the dozens upon dozens of church finders that exist just to walk in the door and find out that the church wasn’t what you were expecting. Here are our tips in finding a gospel centered church …
Praying the Divine Hours refers to the ancient Christian practice of setting aside specific times throughout the day to pray, read Scripture, and worship God. These prayers, sometimes called the Liturgy of the Hours or Daily Office, are not mystical formulas but ordered rhythms of devotion. In essence, the Divine Hours are a way of …
It’s first helpful to understand that studying the Bible is hard because there is a spiritual aspect to it. The enemy does not want you to study your Bible. Paul reminds us, “we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness” …
Every Christian knows the deep ache of the psalmist: “As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God” (Psalm 42:1–2). This is not merely intellectual assent to doctrine. It is a longing of the heart to draw near to the …
When we ask, “Will our pets be with us in heaven?”—we’re asking a tender question, born of real love. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 15:39, “Not all flesh is the same: people have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another, and fish another.” That’s an important starting place. God has made a …
When I read Pope Leo XIV’s recent remarks on artificial intelligence, I was struck by how much of his language resonated with biblical truth — even if our theological commitments differ in some key areas. He said that AI must serve humanity, not replace us. He warned that an algorithm can never match the creative, …
Alex Jurado, a rising star in Catholic apologetics and founder of the media platform Voice of Reason, is now facing serious allegations of moral failure, including grooming a minor and sending sexually inappropriate messages to multiple women. These revelations—as reported by Protestia—underscore the necessity of personal holiness, theological soundness, and pastoral accountability, especially for those …
Obedience without affection can still be considered a form of love, albeit incomplete or deficient in some aspects. While genuine love ideally includes both obedience and affection, Scripture suggests that obedience itself can be a form of love, even if it lacks emotional depth or fervor. The Bible teaches that love is primarily characterized by …
Salvation is a foundational concept in Christianity, and understanding it in relation to beliefs and doctrines is crucial. The question of how much error one can believe and still be saved is complex and has been addressed by many theologians, including those you mentioned. While their specific responses may vary, there are common themes in …