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Are Christian Relics Biblical? A Historical and Scriptural Examination
Are Christian relics biblical, or did they enter the church through tradition and superstition? This in-depth study examines when relics first appeared in church history, whether they existed before 300 AD, and how the Bible defines true spiritual power. By comparing Scripture, early church writings, and modern practice, this article exposes why seeking blessing or power through objects resembles pagan spirituality rather than New Testament Christianity.

Amy Diane Ross
Feb 66 min read


When Art and Film Begin to Define Our Jesus
In a visual age saturated with films, paintings, memes, and portrayals of Jesus, many Christians have never paused to ask how these images shape their faith. Scripture never gives us a physical description of Christ, yet modern media offers countless versions of Him each subtly forming our imagination and emotional attachment. This article explores the biblical, historical, and spiritual reasons why believers may want to reconsider depicting Jesus
not out of legalism, but out

Amy Diane Ross
Feb 46 min read


From Rome to Reform, and Back Again? Menno Simons and the Church We’ve Lost
On January 30, 1536, Menno Simons left the Roman Catholic Church after discovering that what he called “church” no longer matched the New Testament. His return to Scripture sparked the Radical Reformation and a vision of the church as a living family of disciples, not an institution. This reflection explores Menno’s break from Rome, the church we’ve lost, and why many believers today are again returning to simple, biblical Christianity.

Amy Diane Ross
Jan 304 min read


When “What Would Jesus Do?” Meant Following Him at Any Cost
Long before WWJD became a slogan, it was a serious question meant to shape everyday life. From a simple necklace worn on a first date to a marriage centered on Christ, this question has guided decisions big and small how we love, serve, spend, forgive, and follow Jesus. This reflection looks at the history behind WWJD and why living it out still calls us back to Scripture, obedience, and a faith that is lived, not worn.

Amy Diane Ross
Jan 223 min read


When Baptism Meant Repentance: The Forgotten Call to Holiness -1525
On January 21, 1525, believers in Zurich reclaimed baptism as an act of repentance, faith, and obedience to Christ. This moment marked the beginning of the Anabaptist movement and a return to the New Testament understanding of discipleship and holiness. Far from a ritual, baptism was treated as a public break from the old life. This reflection explores why the early church took baptism so seriously and why it still matters today.

Amy Diane Ross
Jan 214 min read


Desert Monasticism, Scripture, and the Danger of Fear-Based Faith -AD 473
On January 20, AD 473, Euthymius the Great died after shaping the desert monastic movement—one marked by sincerity, sacrifice, and deep zeal for holiness. But church history and Scripture together force a hard question: does withdrawing from the world produce true holiness, or does it risk hiding the light Christ called us to shine? This reflection examines desert monasticism through the lens of Scripture, testing both its fruit and its failures.

Amy Diane Ross
Jan 203 min read


John Wycliffe: The Man Who Gave the Bible to the People -1384
On January 16, 1384, John Wycliffe died after devoting his life to placing the Bible into the hands of ordinary people. Long before the Reformation, he challenged church authority, exposed corruption, and insisted that Scripture not religious power was the final authority. His English Bible was illegal, dangerous, and costly, yet it ignited a movement that reshaped the church forever. Wycliffe’s conviction still confronts believers today.

Amy Diane Ross
Jan 173 min read


Drowned for Obedience: The Martyrdom of Elizabeth Dirks and the True Cost of Following Christ -1557
On January 15, 1557, Elizabeth Dirks was drowned for her faith after refusing to recant her obedience to Christ. Her story confronts a hard truth: much of what passes for Christianity has never been tested. Elizabeth did not live for comfort, approval, or safety. She believed Jesus was Lord and that obedience mattered more than life itself. Her quiet faith still speaks to the church today.

Amy Diane Ross
Jan 152 min read


Stigmata A Deep Look at Scripture, Church History, and Religious Experience
Stigmata has fascinated Christians for centuries, yet few stop to ask whether it is truly biblical. This in-depth study examines the claims of stigmata through Scripture, early church history, and modern evidence. By tracing its origins, testing it against God’s Word, and exposing the dangers of experience-based faith, this article calls believers back to biblical truth, discernment, and the sufficiency of Christ’s finished work.

Amy Diane Ross
Jan 98 min read


Co-Laborers in Christ: Recovering the Biblical Calling of Women in Ministry
Discover the often-overlooked biblical and historical role of women as co-laborers in God’s mission. From Luke 8 to the early church and the Reformation, Scripture shows women serving, discipling, teaching, and strengthening the church within God’s design. Recover the true, balanced vision of women in ministry—rooted in Scripture, not tradition.

Amy Diane Ross
Dec 15, 20256 min read


Christ Fulfilled the Law: Why Are Christians Trying to Go Back?
Christ fulfilled the Mosaic Law completely yet many Christians today are being drawn back under it. This in-depth biblical and historical study explains why the Law was one unified covenant, how Jesus fulfilled it in full, why the New Covenant is about new life in the Spirit, and how modern Torah observance movements distort Scripture. Discover what the apostles, early Church, and New Testament actually teach about grace, obedience, and freedom in Christ.

Amy Diane Ross
Dec 12, 202510 min read


THE GREAT DOWNGRADE: How the Church Lost Its Discernment
The modern church is experiencing a quiet collapse—soft preaching, therapeutic Christianity, CEO-style leadership, and a functional universalism that denies the holiness Christ calls us to. This article exposes how the Downgrade took root, how therapy culture and consumerism accelerated it, and what true biblical reformation requires today.

Amy Diane Ross
Dec 9, 202510 min read


The Real Handmaid’s Tale: True Oppression and True Freedom in Christ
Western culture often compares The Handmaid’s Tale to life in the West, but the true inspiration came from real oppression in places like Iran and Afghanistan, where women lost education, freedom, and even their voices. While the world mislabels Christianity as oppressive, only Christ gives women dignity, equality, and hope. This is the real Handmaid’s Tale and it’s happening today.

Amy Diane Ross
Sep 24, 20253 min read


Are Modern Watchmen Biblical? Rediscovering the True Role of Spiritual Vigilance in the Church
Are modern-day “watchmen” biblical? Many Christians claim a prophetic calling based on Ezekiel 33, but does the New Testament support this role? This article explores the origin of watchmen in Scripture, their absence in New Testament church leadership, and how early church history understood spiritual vigilance. Learn the dangers of misusing the title and how all believers are called to be alert—without elevating fear over faith.

Amy Diane Ross
Jul 22, 20254 min read


Did Catholics Change Our Day of Worship from Saturday to Sunday?
As Christian believers, the act of worship holds a central place in our faith. One aspect that may intrigue believers and non-believers...

Amy Diane Ross
Jul 19, 20233 min read


Church History: William Whiting Borden "Borden of Yale"
This young man-made great strides for Christ in the few short years the Lord blessed him with,

Amy Diane Ross
Apr 24, 20232 min read
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