The early days of Christianity, Christians faced real danger just for following Jesus. Rome saw them as a threat, so they went underground, literally, into the catacombs, those winding tunnels outside the city used for burying dead people. They weren’t just graves, they were secret gathering spots where small groups could pray, share bread and […]
Candles in the Catacombs: Light of Christ in the Valley of Death. Read More »
Modern expressions of faith are easy to get comfortable with. We have climate-controlled buildings, padded chairs, high-definition screens for lyrics, and coffee bars. Podcasts and Bible translations on phones are all right at our fingertips. It’s all super easy, super convenient, and sometimes super low-stakes. We see a starkly different reality when we look back
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In the annals of Christian history, few tales are as captivating as that of Saint Longinus, the Roman centurion whose lance pierced the heart of Jesus, only to ignite his own soul with divine fire. The journey of Longinus from hardened soldier to revered martyr exemplifies the transformative power of faith as he was born
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The 12 Disciples of Jesus: Names, Ages, Professions, Deaths, and Families There were 12 disciples, or apostles, who were Jesus Christ’s core followers. Today let’s take a look at their non-Anglicized names, ages, professions, deaths, and family details about wives and kids. It’s a challenge to get much info about these men in the New
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