Many Christians wonder why there are so many Bible translations if Scripture is God’s Word. The answer lies in history: the Bible was written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, and translation has always been necessary to make it accessible. Even Jesus quoted Scripture using the Greek Septuagint, such as when He summarized the greatest commandment: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength” (Deuteronomy 6:5). This shows that faithful translation is not a compromise, but part of how God’s Word has been preserved and passed down through generations.  Read More

How do I know which denomination to choose? Let’s explore what makes a church faithful: it follows Scripture, points to Jesus, encourages mission, and nurtures a life of faith.  Read More

An Angry God and a Patient Jesus? Making Sense of God’s Character Across the Testaments One of the most common struggles people have when reading the Bible is the feeling that the Old Testament presents a God who is angry, severe, and quick to judge—while the New Testament shows a Jesus who is patient, gentle, and endlessly loving. Some even wonder, “Are these the same God?” It’s an understandable question. If you lift certain verses out of their context—especially from the Old Testament—you can easily build a collage of God’s judgment that seems overwhelming. But a collage isn’t a story. And Scripture tells a story. Once we zoom out, a far clearer picture emerges.  Read More

Life often throws storms we don’t expect. The disciples faced one on a familiar lake, exhausted, terrified, and stuck in waves they couldn’t control. Then Jesus appeared—walking on the water—and said, “Don’t be afraid. Take courage. I am here.” Faith isn’t pretending everything is fine. It’s trusting God’s truth even when the storm rages. Like Peter, when we fix our eyes on Jesus, we can step out in faith—sometimes literally—and do the impossible. Sometimes, you just have to faith it till you make it.  Read More

What happens when you believe in Jesus- but still have doubts? How does God respond to us when we doubt? Can doubt actually be the very vehicle that moves us into a deeper, more authentic, faith?  Read More

Ever wondered why people still talk about Jesus centuries later? This article dives into five super intriguing reasons, backed by solid historical evidence, that might just spark your curiosity. Think ancient manuscripts and non-Christian historians like Josephus spilling the tea on Jesus’ life and death. Cool archaeological finds, like the Pilate Stone, totally vibe with the Bible’s story. Plus, how did Christianity blow up so fast despite crazy persecution? The apostles’ bold eyewitness accounts—many dying for what they saw—add serious weight. And that empty tomb? Even skeptics are like, “Huh, something’s up.” Check it out for a fresh take on an old story!  Read More

This document contains teaching on New Testament Spiritual Gifts created by Pastor Cynthia Scharadin....  Read More

It is remarkable to note that the ten Booms moved approximately 800 Jews to safety through the underground network. More impressive still is the worldwide ministry Corrie launched in the months and years after her imprisonment. Had the ten Boom family remained in the safety of Haarlem, so many would have perished without the message of salvation. Instead Corrie went on to visit some 60 countries a...  Read More

Several Jews sought refuge at the ten Boom home, but there was limited space and even less resources. With a strong determination, Corrie became involved with in an underground movement that hid and transported Jews to safety.To transform their home, a “Mr. Smit” came to the door of the Beje to assess the walls in Corrie’s bedroom. He took measurements and determined where he could build a wall ov...  Read More

There were two releases in 1944. On December 16th Betsie died in prison and went home to heaven. On December 31st Corrie was released from Ravensbruck through a clerical error. Truly there are no missteps for the Christian since God orders our steps.Before Betsie passed away, she shared visions God gave her of two buildings used to rehabilitate the prisoners of war. One was a beautiful mansion on ...  Read More

 RavensbruckA knock came. There stood a man begging money for his Jewish wife’s release. His claim - an officer would take bribe money for her release. Corrie hesitated. When the man persisted she told him to come back the next day. But when he returned, he brought the Gestapo with him. He was a plant. Casper, Corrie, and Betsie were arrested and thrown into prison. They faced solitary confinement...  Read More

It came clear that the goal of Nazism was to exterminate the Jews. The minor assaults gave way to devastating violence. The National Socialist Bond (NSB) had a dangerous agenda – control the population.Ration cards for food were distributed. Radios were confiscated from all households to stop the communication flow. Newspapers reported only German statistics such as obituaries of military leaders ...  Read More