https://www.crosswalk.com/popular-christianity-qa/rss.xml Copyright https://www.crosswalk.com 2026, Crosswalk.com Mon, 25 May 2026 21:21:00 -0400 https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/is-god-against-family-planning.html https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/is-god-against-family-planning.html Annie Yorty https://www.crosswalk.com/author/annie-yorty/  Because children are gifts, we should not demand, nor should we reject, the blessing of children. We simply receive and steward their lives to the best of our ability. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:44:00 -0400 2026-05-25T21:21:00-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/what-did-jesus-do-each-day-during-holy-week.html https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/what-did-jesus-do-each-day-during-holy-week.html Dr. Roger Barrier https://www.crosswalk.com/author/dr-roger-barrier/ Dear Roger,What did Jesus do each day during his last week?Sincerely, AnnaDear Anna,Jesus’ last week began on Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday was so named because the people waved palm branches in honor of the Messiah and then laid them down to cushion His ride as Jesus rode into Jerusalem.Palm Sunday also began the most premeditated, calculated week in the life of Christ.The Gospels are not biographies. Each shares a few words about His birth, one sentence to describe Him from ages 18 to 30, and then concentrates two-thirds of their content on a short 3½ years. The final third of every Gospel deals with one week in the life of Christ.I want to take us on a journey through the last week in Jesus’ life, so I have listed the major activities on each day.Photo credit: ©SWN/CanvaProPhoto Credit: ©iStock / GettyImagesPlus / 1971yes  Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 2026-05-25T21:21:00-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/lent/why-dont-catholics-eat-meat-on-fridays-during-lent.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/lent/why-dont-catholics-eat-meat-on-fridays-during-lent.html Sophia Bricker https://www.crosswalk.com/author/sophia-bricker/ What many of us may not know, especially if we are Protestant Christians, is that the tradition of eating fish instead of other meats on Fridays originates from a Catholic tradition. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:13:24 -0400 2026-05-25T21:21:00-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/popular-christianity-qa/what-are-the-dangers-of-christian-nationalism.html https://www.crosswalk.com/popular-christianity-qa/what-are-the-dangers-of-christian-nationalism.html Greg Grandchamp https://www.crosswalk.com/author/greg-grandchamp/ As followers of Christ, we are called to live differently than the rest of the world. We are called to grace, not hate. We are called to love others – even those with whom we disagree. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:55:00 -0500 2026-05-25T21:21:00-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/does-god-forgive-all-of-our-sins.html https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/does-god-forgive-all-of-our-sins.html Jessica Brodie https://www.crosswalk.com/author/jessica-brodie/ The good news is that God will forgive our sins. In the early days, people sacrificed animals and did other rituals to make up for their wrongdoings, but these things had to be done over and over again, and they never fully made up for the wrong done. But when God sent his son, Jesus, and Jesus died on the cross for us, the Bible tells us we were saved. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:46:00 -0500 2026-05-25T21:21:00-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/popular-christianity-qa/the-orthodox-church-history-and-beliefs-of-orthodoxy.html https://www.crosswalk.com/popular-christianity-qa/the-orthodox-church-history-and-beliefs-of-orthodoxy.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.crosswalk.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ Discover an overview of Orthodox history and beliefs from the past to present day. How did Orthodoxy begin and has it changed over time? Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:52:13 -0500 2026-05-25T21:21:00-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/easter/what-is-greek-easter-and-how-is-it-different.html https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/easter/what-is-greek-easter-and-how-is-it-different.html G. Connor Salter https://www.crosswalk.com/author/connor-salter/ Greek Easter happens on a different day of the year than the Easter that most Western Christians celebrate. Why it's a different day is a surprising story that goes all the way back to ancient Rome. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:45:32 -0500 2026-05-25T21:21:00-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/popular-christianity-qa/do-christians-who-commit-suicide-go-to-heaven.html https://www.crosswalk.com/popular-christianity-qa/do-christians-who-commit-suicide-go-to-heaven.html Jessica Brodie https://www.crosswalk.com/author/jessica-brodie/ Suicide is a tragedy for all involved. But it also goes against God's command not to kill, making it a sin. So does that mean that Christians who take their own lives are barred from eternity with Christ? Not at all. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:34:35 -0500 2026-05-25T21:21:00-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/popular-christianity-qa/is-it-ok-for-christians-to-follow-zodiac-signs.html https://www.crosswalk.com/popular-christianity-qa/is-it-ok-for-christians-to-follow-zodiac-signs.html Jessica Brodie https://www.crosswalk.com/author/jessica-brodie/ Have you ever turned the page in a magazine and found your horoscope, all neatly broken out by date and type with predictions for what that day or month is expected to bring you? “Today will be lucky for you,” one might say, or perhaps, “This is a good day to stay home and rest.”Horoscopes are predictions or interpretations developed by astrologers based on sky maps, star charts, and zodiac signs to help people understand who they are and what will happen to them in life. Some people believe them to be true, while others consider them to be silly.But what does the Bible say about zodiac signs? While the word “zodiac” is not specifically mentioned in the Bible, God does have much to say about gleaning insight from fortune-tellers, mediums, or others who seek wisdom from sources not of Him. And in truth, zodiac signs are not nearly as harmless as some might believe.Photo credit: ©Getty Images/LeArchitecto Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:47 -0500 2026-05-25T21:21:00-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/popular-christianity-qa/why-does-god-allow-children-to-die.html https://www.crosswalk.com/popular-christianity-qa/why-does-god-allow-children-to-die.html Jaime Jo Wright https://www.crosswalk.com/author/jaime-jo-wright/ This profound question reveals a paradigm shift in perspective, moving from earthly grief to eternal hope. This article delves into the theological understanding of sin, death, and salvation through Christ, offering comfort and a redefined view of life's brevity in the face of eternity. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:48:15 -0500 2026-05-25T21:21:00-04:00