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What was the name of the priest who raised Samuel in the temple?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Eli
B) Phinehas
C) Hophni
D) Ichabod

Muslim women push Chicago community to join green Ramadan: 'We are the caretakers of the Earth'

Religion / Religious News /

CHICAGO — On a recent Sunday evening, a group of Muslim women huddled around a hot beverage dispenser. They watched as one woman mixed cardamom tea, anise seed, cinnamon, ginger and different kinds of milk.

It would be easier to offer hot water and tea bags, Sam Bawamia said as she stirred the warm beverage. But she had recently read that tea...Read more

The God Squad: Ramadan Mubarak

Religion / God Squad /

Spring is by far the most spiritually significant time of the year. All the major faiths of East and West religions celebrate their holiest days during the springtime — usually near the first full moon after the vernal equinox. I always put aside your wonderful questions until I can do some justice to the springtime holy days. I have talked ...Read more

How can we flee from the devil if we don’t recognize him?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Many people are unaware of the power Satan has. Does he put all of his effort in keeping others from God’s salvation? Or does the devil go after people of faith and, if so, how do we combat him? The Bible says that we should flee from the devil, but how can we if we don’t recognize him? – R.S....Read more

What is the main theme of the Book of Luke?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The compassionate Savior and the inclusivity of salvation
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God

What is the beginning of wisdom, according to Proverbs 9:10?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Fear of the Lord
B) Humility
C) Wealth
D) Education

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Religious workers face US immigration backlog

Religion / Religious News /

TAMPA, Fla. — For over four years, Andrés Arenas has been serving as a spiritual leader and musical director at Iglesia Vida Nueva, a Pentecostal church in West Tampa, where the congregation mainly consists of families from Latin America.

In 2019, Arenas came from Bucaramanga, in north-central Colombia, accompanied by his wife, to support ...Read more

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'Muslim-ish': For less observant Muslims, Ramadan remains a cherished ritual

Religion / Religious News /

PHILADELPHIA -- Candlelight flickered across Maham Rizvi’s face as she adorned a chestnut-brown coffee table with different mementos: "A River Dies of Thirst," the collection of writings by the Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish; "Moon and Sun," a poetry book by the Sufi Muslim poet Rumi; a bowl of colorful Turkish soft candies surrounded by ...Read more

When people use the phrase “this may be your Gethsemane,” what does that mean?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: When people use the phrase “this may be your Gethsemane,” what does that mean? – H.L.

A: The garden of Gethsemane is at the base of the Mount of Olives outside the gates of Jerusalem. The word Gethsemane means “oil press.” When olives are harvested, they are squeezed under an ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Luke that contains the story of Jesus' transfiguration?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Luke 4:14-30
B) Luke 10:25-37
C) Luke 15:11-32
D) Luke 9:28-36

What’s the most concise way to be an effective witness?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I was asked by a co-worker what the Gospel of Jesus is. I couldn’t explain it clearly. What’s the most concise way to be an effective witness? I want to be faithful in speaking God’s truth. – R.W.

A: The Bible says, “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Zechariah that speaks of the Lord's promise to send the Messiah?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Zechariah 1:1-6
B) Zechariah 1:7-17
C) Zechariah 2:1-13
D) Zechariah 9:9-10

What is the famous passage in Nahum that describes the joy of Judah at the destruction of Nineveh?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Nahum 1:1-10
B) Nahum 1:11-15
C) Nahum 2:1-10
D) Nahum 3:1-19

Is there a story lead my brother away from temptation?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My brother is discouraged in his faith, but he’s not walking away from it — at least not yet. His buddies set him up for temptation in such clever ways and he’s conflicted whether he should fall in with them. I’m quite a bit older than he is and helped raise him. Now that he’s in college, ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Second Thessalonians that warns against associating with believers who are idle and disorderly?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
B) 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
C) 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18
D) 2 Thessalonians 4:1-12

What is the famous prophecy in Isaiah that describes the coming of the Messiah?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Isaiah 53
B) Isaiah 42
C) Isaiah 7
D) Isaiah 11

What is the main theme of the Book of Mark?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The suffering servant and the triumph of the cross
D) The establishment of the kingdom of God

What is the title given to the woman who represents wisdom in Proverbs?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Lady Wisdom
B) Mother Wisdom
C) Daughter Wisdom
D) Sister Wisdom

Is it a a blessing to work in a VA hospital?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: It’s been a blessing to work in a VA hospital. The sacrifice of men and women for the sake of our nation’s freedom is humbling. While I always desired to work in a ministry organization or church, I’ve found that the Lord has given me a greater ministry in this environment. I’ve been able to...Read more