The Bible reveals and discusses several tools we can use to grow spiritually and build our relationship with our Creator. In this first article in a series on these tools for spiritual growth, we examine the foundational tool of prayer—a...

What do you read and why? Is it fiction or nonfiction? Does it really matter?

Moses was called out of Egypt both physically and spiritually. His experience, though unique in many ways, is not altogether different from ours. Just as he learned to trust God during his lifetime, so should we. Moses is more like...

The watershed events of Sept. 11, 2001, changed our world. But what specific changes should we be noticing?

Muslim officials have declared their peaceful intentions through messages at their annual hajj. U.S. President Bush and British Prime Minister Blair have publicly praised Islam as a religion of peace. Others challenge that assertion, as the debate goes on.

The world continues to be a very dangerous place. Bomb-laden Palestinians turn themselves into walking missiles that kill Israeli citizens. Hindus rage against Muslims in India as both sides argue over "holy ground." And America pushes ahead in its War...

My childhood experiences trying to come clean have some interesting parallels for the Christian life.

Here are some tips for figuring out how to dig into God's word.

In the wake of the New York and Washington, D.C., suicide bombings, we need to find a plain answer to this great question.

A fictional boy named Harry Potter has taken the literary world by storm. Youngsters are reading his books by the millions. The fictional young wizard appears to have bewitched a generation. Do parents see the entire picture?

The Bible speaks of a supernatural being performing supernatural feats just before Jesus Christ comes to this earth a second time. Do you know what the Scriptures say this deceiver will do? How will his actions affect teens?

In an age of ever-increasing violence and horrifying acts of terrorism, bewildered people ask: Where is God? Why did the Almighty not intervene and prevent the outrages of Sept. 11?

"Violence never again! War never again! Terrorism never again! In the name of God, may every religion bring upon the earth justice and peace, forgiveness and life," said Pope John Paul II.

Human survival has been at stake in times long before our own. Mankind has already passed through several periods of extreme crisis. But the one up ahead may just be the granddaddy of them all.

New religions dot the world's nations like mushrooms after a rain. They help mold and shape the course of history. A "new" religion that is really the regeneration of an extremely old faith will soon spread out to dominate all...

People say Jesus will come again, but will He really? How can we know for sure? What does the Bible say conditions will be like when He comes?

Deeply entrenched religious issues are at the heart of the war on terrorism. They are inflamed by a power greater than either the worldwide terrorist network or the combined military might of the United States, Britain, the rest of NATO...

In Jesus Christ's best-known prophecy, He spoke of a coming "abomination of desolation" in Jerusalem. What does this mean? In this prophecy, the past helps us understand the future.

For many people, the pain of paying for a vacation afterward can overshadow the joy. But God has a better way!

Does trying to understand the predictions of the Bible make any sense? The simple answer to this important question is, "Yes." Read this article to learn why.