The Spirit Is Upon Me
Luke's account of Jesus' life is different from the other three gospels, in that it was written by a Gentile physician (Colossians 4:14) and was dedicated to another Gentile named Theophilus (Lk. 1:1-4).
Mister Rogers’ Jewish Neighborhood
(RNS) — In 1978, photographer Jim Judkis got a big break, photographing Fred Rogers, the beloved host of "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood." His photos are now out of storage and on display at the Pittsburgh Jewish Community Center.
New Maverick Still Follows King
Justin Jackson has learned that God has a sense of humor as well as a sense of direction.
Timothy and Epaphroditus
We have only a fraction of the heroic stories of the early days of the church. But the individuals we do know, reveal the leading of God's Spirit and the faithfulness of people like us.
Is Religious Kitsch Offensive? The Answer Is in the Eye of the Beholder
(RNS) — While many people create religiously offensive works just to offend, the line between well-intentioned kitsch and bad taste can still be blurry.
Priscilla and Aquila
As we study some of those who joined the Apostle Paul in his missionary journeys we find an interesting variety of people with a single devotion to Christ. Uniformity is found in their faith but not in their social standing or religious credentials.
Moody Bible Institute to Stop Publishing Student Paper
CHICAGO (RNS) — The administration of Moody Bible Institute informed staff of The Moody Standard that, after 84 years, it it will close the newspaper, pointing to changing budget priorities.
The Man Who Painted Jesus
(The Conversation) — April 30 was the 127th birthday of an artist whose name you probably don’t know, but his work may be the most widely distributed of the 20th century.
In African Refugee Camps, App Replaces Bibles Left Behind
KAMPALA, Uganda (RNS) — Recently, dozens of South Sudanese refugees gathered inside a tent at Imvepi Refugee Camp to thank God for enabling them to found a new church — one made partly possible by a new app that links preachers to Bible
Silas
Acts is a book of adventure, telling the story of how the good news of Jesus Christ spread, all seen through the experiences of individuals like Saul and Silas.