How the anguished uncertainty of Holy Saturday gives shape to our faith. Christians defend certain days of the Holy Weekend. For instance, we’ll defend the idea that on Friday Jesus actually died on a ...

One night when our son was 4 years old, he cried his way out of his bedroom and into the living room: “Daddy, why did Jesus die?” I never knew just why Jesus’ death was on his mind that night. I do ...

Five pieces of burned Communion bread were discovered in Turkey. One of the loaves has a depiction of Jesus while the other ...

University of Sheffield provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. Jesus’s crucifixion is probably one of the most familiar images to emerge from Christianity. Good Friday, one of ...

No evidence in Ancient sources backs up defining symbol of Christianity July 2, 2010— -- For 2,000 years the crucifix has been a potent symbol of both Jesus Christ's death and Christianity. Now ...

One of the most powerful statements by Jesus comes in John 19:30 where He cried out, “It is Finished!” while dying on the cross. Through the cross, King Jesus has accomplished absolutely everything ...

In a time not long ago, in a place not far away, there lived a young woman who thought she was a Christian. After all, she believed in God. She knew that He existed and she was happy about that. She ...

The suffering of Jesus on the cross is, like all human suffering, a shared suffering. That's why Mary is honored under the title "Our Lady of Sorrows." Some people imagine this detracts from Jesus' ...

From the Gospel according to John 19:19-20: Pilate also wrote a title and put it on the Cross; it read, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews". Many of the Jews read this title, for the place where ...

Science and archaeology offer insights into ancient artifacts that could be linked to Jesus Christ. “Finding Jesus: Fact. Faith. Forgery,” broadcasts Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CNN. In July of 2013, ...

How many of us can sing by heart the words of the song that starts “Jesus, keep me near the cross”? Can you recall the next few lines? More than just a song, it’s a much-needed prayer for Christians.