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Bible Quiz for Easter: What Do You Know about the Resurrection?
Take this 5-question quiz to see if you know what the Bible says about Jesus’s resurrection. Image by Pisit Hing, provided by Unsplash via Wix. I have a little Bible quiz for you. This link will take you to a 5-question quiz about the Resurrection: Easter Bible Quiz: The Resurrection of Jesus In a previous post, I told you about Frank Laubach’s simple recipe for trying to stay in a constant connection with God through prayer in the midst of a busy life: Pray Without Ce
Tom Faletti
Apr 20, 20251 min read


Why Do Christians Believe in the Resurrection?
The Bible includes evidence for the resurrection of Jesus that was obtained from eyewitnesses, and today’s Christians experience his living presence now. Writing around 25 years after Jesus died and rose, Paul identifies a large number of people who saw the resurrected Jesus, some of whom he had talked with. It’s roughly the same as believing a book published today about events in the year 2000 (25 years ago) that includes eyewitness reports from people the author interviewed
Tom Faletti
Apr 18, 20255 min read


Pray Without Ceasing: How to Pray Constantly in a Life of Action
How to nurture a deep relationship and continual conversation with God while serving others, as you talk with God throughout your day.
Tom Faletti
Apr 4, 20255 min read


God’s Downside-Up View of the World
Our society sees through the eyes of billionaires and influencers. God sees from the perspective of the people at the bottom. A comparison.
Tom Faletti
Mar 22, 20254 min read


Did the Council of Nicaea Make Up the Idea that Jesus is God?
Actually, the first Christian documents – Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians – used language indicating that Jesus is God 275 years before the Council of Nicaea.
Tom Faletti
Mar 15, 20254 min read


Foot Soldiers for Justice
Betty Boynton was a 15-year-old "foot soldier" for voting rights in Selma. Every movement for justice needs foot soldiers. Are you one?
Tom Faletti
Mar 7, 20255 min read


More than Getting Along with Other Church Members
In 1 Thessalonians, Paul calls for gentleness, affection, purpose, and the care of a mother or father for their children.
Tom Faletti
Jan 30, 20255 min read


Jimmy Carter, Role Model of Faith in Action
Jimmy Carter never lost his empathy for people in small towns. He showed us how to practice solidarity, which is the call of all Christians.
Tom Faletti
Jan 12, 20254 min read


Live a Thanksgiving Life Every Day
He never said "thank you." It’s a little thing, but it can have a big impact. Routinely giving thanks can change your whole outlook on life.
Tom Faletti
Jan 7, 20255 min read


Christmas is About Union with God and Each Other
My wife Sonia and I were practicing. As I began to sing the second verse of my part, my voice cracked, I choked up, and I couldn’t go on.
Tom Faletti
Dec 26, 20245 min read


Treat Your Family the Way You Would Treat a Stranger
In family relationships, choose respect rather than harsh words. When I was a teacher, I sometimes saw the verbal boxing matches that go...
Tom Faletti
Sep 17, 20246 min read


The Good News in James: We Can Join in God’s Concern for the Poor
The Letter of James encourages us to think, act, and pray differently. The Book of James cautions us that the way we treat the poor may...
Tom Faletti
Sep 7, 20246 min read


When Politics Makes You Anxious About the Future
Joseph and Jesus offer insights on how to deal with political uncertainties.
Tom Faletti
Jul 29, 20246 min read


Jesus, the Woman Caught in Adultery, and Capital Punishment
Let the one who is without sin do what? The story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery is really about the death penalty.
Tom Faletti
Apr 24, 20245 min read


God Reveals Himself in Scripture and the Natural World, Faith and Science
A reflection for Earth Day and every day. I saw a meme that said, “I don’t follow the Science. I follow Jesus.” ...
Tom Faletti
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Stop the Music? (Psalm 137:6)
Let my music honor God Music is a great gift from God that can touch our hearts and resonate in our souls. But would I be better off...
Tom Faletti
Apr 8, 20243 min read
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