One meaningful Christian tradition to help us experience God’s presence is called Advent – which means ‘coming’ in Latin, the coming of Chri

The giving of thanks is a biblical concept going all the way back to Noah and his family in the book of Genesis. As soon as the earth was dry after the flood, Noah and his family were finally able to leave the ark. Noah’s first act was to build an altar and give thanks and worship to God. The act of thanksgiving is a way of recognizing the faithfulness of God in our lives – it is a way to consciously take time to humble ourselves before God and each other. And Scripture says

Craig von Buseck: In your testimony you talk about the balance between your sins and your good works. When and how did the light go on for you in understanding salvation through the grace and love of God? Isik Abla: After I became a Christian it took awhile for me to stop performing because I was so ‘works-oriented’ – only this time it was to gain good points from Jesus. So it was very tiring because I possibly served in every ministry in the local church. I became this ‘supe

Craig von Buseck: Let’s go back to the beginning. You were originally from Dallas, but you came to Nashville to pursue a career in singing. Terri Lynn Schmidt: That’s right – in fact it was right here at Opryland USA. CVB: So, tell me about the early success you had here in Nashville. Terri: I performed in a show called Country Music USA. With Nashville being the heart of country music, our show was hired to perform for large industrial conventions that were held here at the

Craig von Buseck: The ancient prophecy in Ezekiel chapter 36 is the theological basis for your book. How did this passage of Scripture come to life for you to draw you to Israel? Doug Hershey: It’s one of those things where you can read a Scripture passage one or two times and it doesn’t really grab you until it’s the right season, or the right time in your life. That passage in Ezekiel never really grabbed me until I started traveling through Israel many years ago. I started

He preached to more people than anyone else in history, reaching hundreds of millions in person through his gospel crusades, on television and film, and later through the Internet. As we observe the life of Billy Graham on the 100th anniversary of his birth, we celebrate the impact he made on the church, and on the world. Born on November 7, 1918, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to parents William and Morrow Graham, he was the first of four children raised on the family’s dairy

Throughout the year, we face anxiety about money. If you are tight in your finances, you may be anxious about meeting your budget. If you have a lot of money, you may be concerned about your taxes—or about keeping the money you have. But the apostle Paul told the Philippian church to “be anxious for nothing” (Philippians 4:6a, NASB). That may seem like an impossible command. But when it comes to finances, I believe the way to carry out this biblical command is found in how we

The Sugarplum Fairy, the Mouse King, tin soldiers, the beautiful ballet, and the magnificent music of Tchaikovsky – these are the elements of the well-known and beloved classic, “The Nutcracker Ballet.” Now Disney Studios brings us the story behind the story with elaborates sets, costumes, and remarkable CGI special effects in “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.” Read the full review. More Cultural Commentary by Dr. Craig von Buseck Order Craig's new book, "7 Keys to Hearing