Enoch is one of the most mysterious people connected with biblical tradition. Genesis says surprisingly little about him. It tells us that Enoch “walked with …
Water has always carried powerful meaning. It can wash something away. It can refresh the body. It can also make us think of emotions, change, …
Flowers speak a language all their own, telling stories through their colors, shapes, and fragrances. Throughout history, these natural wonders have captivated our hearts and …
Flowers and goddesses have been connected for thousands of years. Sometimes the connection comes directly from mythology. Aphrodite, for example, has famous links with roses. …
Fate was a serious subject in the ancient world. People wanted to know whether their lives were already planned. Or whether the gods could change …
When we think about the apostles, we almost exclusively picture them as holy figures, walking on water and performing miracles. But behind those ancient stories …
Jesus and His disciples established the foundations of the early Church. The apostles wrote down all the miracles they witnessed, but Christians everywhere continued to …
There was always an air of mystery about October. With the conclusion of the harvest season and the lengthening of nights, European communities celebrated autumn …
As the Christian church developed, its leaders became careful about what texts from the scripture they should consider authoritative. Eventually, some were deemed “apocryphal” and …
Whenever there’s talk of church etiquette, you have people coming out of the woodwork, saying there is no etiquette, and you just need to show …