Is religion only serious business? Should there be no joy or laughter in church services? Do religious people take themselves too seriously? We begin here a new series of articles on this interesting subject.

If you believe Jesus truly was the Son of God, do you know what He wants you to do? And what He wants to do for you?

Unlike his mother and stepfather, Jesus was God in the flesh. Yet how He treated His physical parents serves as an example for us today.

Some people claim that Jesus Christ was not a real historical person. Others believe there was a person with the name Jesus, but that Biblical accounts of His life are not true. How can you prove to yourself and others...

Vertical Thought chooses a "Person of the Millennia."

Jesus refers to it as the Counselor who can only come and will come when Jesus leaves the earth, and that that was to be our great comfort (John 16:7). Furthermore there are numerous places where the Holy Spirit is...

Some people spend too much time digging into Bible prophecy, at times becoming unbalanced. Others say that prophecy has little to do with the practical side of life, so it's not that important. Yet just living in these uncertain times...

A 2003 poll of American adults found that while 91 percent "absolutely believe" or "mostly believe" Jesus Christ was a real historical person, they are much fuzzier on the implications of that belief.

Was Mary a virgin when she conceived and bore Christ?

In the article "Jerusalem Center of Conflict, Center of Peace," it appears you are insinuating that the New Jerusalem will be set up by man, an idea not supported in the scriptures. Can you please clarify?

The 17th-century philosopher Baruch Spinoza said, "Peace is not an absence of war" (1670).

Could a chance encounter with a stranger be something more? Whether we’re helping an angel or helping a fellow human being made in God’s image, God wants us to be kind, merciful and loving—just as He is.

Is it even possible that December 25 could be the day of Christ's birth?

If we are to understand the whole point of Jesus’ teachings, message and mission, we need to be sure we understand the gospel—the good news—that He taught.

As the jarring accusations, arguments and harangues between political parties and their chosen candidates continue at full-throated volume in the U.S. election races, I have been reflecting on why the positive traits of character are so absent from politics.

In approximately two weeks Americans will go to the polls and elect the next president of the United States. Yet few Americans seem to realize that there are more than two candidates for this office...

Are the Old Testament feasts to be kept?

As the United States enters the final weeks of a hotly contested presidential election campaign, this is a good time to ask a crucial question: Could Jesus Christ be elected president?

In all human political systems there is plenty that is corrupt, sad and disappointing. For all the sincerity that politicians bring to debates, none can guarantee what we need the most: lasting peace, enduring prosperity and perfect standards with total...

Why Do You Believe Christ Will Return to the Earth?