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Jesus, Yahweh, And The Power Over The Storm

...still no faith?’ And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, ‘Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?’ In this account, Jesus’ actions mirror those attributed to Yahweh in Psalms 107, Psalms 89, and Job 9. The disciples, engulfed by a fierce storm, turn to Jesus in their desperation. His response is both commanding and comforting — He rebukes the wind and commands the sea to be still. The immediate ceasing of the storm astonishes the disciples, prompting them to question His true identity, sensing and realising there’s more to Jesus than meets the eye: “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey...

The Real St. Nicholas: A Man of Virtue, Not Violence

...nding the faith does not require violence or aggression. Instead, it calls for humility, courage, and a willingness to follow Christ’s example — even when it’s difficult. A Call to Live Like St. Nicholas As we prepare to celebrate the feast of St. Nicholas, let us set aside the myth of the slap and focus on the virtues he truly embodied. Jesus’ call to love our enemies, turn the other cheek, and pray for those who oppose us is as challenging now as it was then. Yet it is through living these principles that we reflect the heart of Christ to the world. The story of St. Nicholas is not one of fists but of open hands — hands extended in genero...

From Paradise to Presents: The Christian Story Behind the Christmas Tree

...symbol of faith, pointing to its evergreen nature as a representation of eternal life in Christ. He is said to have declared: “This little tree, a young child of the forest, shall be your holy tree tonight. It is the wood of peace… It is the sign of an endless life, for its leaves are ever green. See how it points upward to heaven. Let this be called the tree of the Christ-child; gather about it, not in the wild wood, but in your own homes; there it will shelter no deeds of blood, but loving gifts and rites of kindness.” This powerful imagery resonated with the local populace, facilitating their conversion to Christianity and embedding the fir tree into...

A Historic Easter Change Is Coming — But Will Protestants Get On Board?

...et of the faith, as Jesus prayed for us in John 13:34–35 and 17:21–23. I do wonder how it will affect the commercialisation side of things too and whether secular society will follow suit with the changes. Interesting times ahead, it seems! Sources and Further Reading Pope Francis: The Catholic Church is willing to accept a common date for Easter in the East and West | America Magazine Archbishop Justin Welby hopes for fixed Easter date — BBC News Justin Welby: Archbishop of Canterbury quits over abuse scandal — BBC News Creedal Christians: The Nicene Creed | The Sacred faith: Timeless Truths for Modern Minds Council of Nicea, AD 325...

The World's Oldest Anti-Christian Meme

...m for his faith. The message is clear enough: your god is an animal, a criminal, a joke. You’re worshipping a crucified fool. But here’s the thing I discovered: the donkey head wasn’t as random as I always thought it was. It wasn’t some strange personal insult conjured from nowhere. Without knowing the background, it looks bizarre, and possibly random. Why a donkey? Once you understand the cultural context, though, it makes complete sense. The person who drew it was reaching for a well-worn, widely recognised slur — the ancient equivalent of an internet meme that any Roman would have immediately understood. Where the Donkey Slur Came From The st...

Great is the Mystery of faith!

...ystery of faith: Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again!”. What we believe and live by in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus is a mystery! It is a strange and powerful thing that God did by sending his Son in the form of a human to grow, teach and ultimately die for us so that we can be made righteous and adopted into the family of God. I don’t think we’ll ever quite wrap our heads around it all fully. I’m going to end this with another poetic excerpt from Melito. I find this to be a very powerful image of what Jesus did for us. I get chills every time I read it. Take a moment to really ponder on these words as you read them a...