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The moderate summer temperature and historic lighthouses make the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore a historic and interesting vacation destination.

Australia's scenic Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road can be seen as a day trip from Melbourne or as a stop on a longer journey in Victoria.

This fun ideas to help kids identify the first presidency and apostles can be done in a family home evening, at a primary activity, or in Sunday primary sharing time.

This fun game simultaneously helps LDS kids get to know their church leaders while keeping them entertained and involved in watching General Conference.

This article reports the addition of a new member to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a.k.a. the Mormon Church.

The apostle Paul, once Saul, became known as the greatest missionary ever. Use these ideas to teach your preschoolers about his conversion to Christianity and more.

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was built by the Achmaenid Dynasty in the Persian Empire to honour the goddess Artemis.

The Rose Garden Motel in Geelong, west of Melbourne, Australia, is an excellent base for exploring the beaches, Great Ocean Road and, inland, Ballarat and the Grampians.

The Apostolic Canons were a long considered a tradition of the church because they were dictate directly from the Twelve Apostles of Christ to the St. Clement of Rome.

The vast majority of biblical scholars agree that Matthew, Mark, and Luke are interrelated - and that their authors used common sources. Who wrote those sources?

The creeds were created to separate orthodox (correct) belief from heretical (false) teachings. Today they are recited as a means of worshiping God.

Bayfield is a small town on the shores of Lake Superior in far Northern Wisconsin. The apple harvest is celebrated during the first weekend of October.

With the summer upon us (and the Fourth of July around the corner), this article explains how the Bible suggests Christians today can practice good citizenship.

The apostle Paul went from persecuting Christians to being Christianity's most influential evangelist. The book of Acts tells the story of this dedicated servant of God.

Camps Bay is the most sought-after spot in Cape Town for doing the beach, café and cocktail scene - decided by Capetonians, tourists and celebrities alike.

The deity of Jesus is a central tenet of the New Testament. Was Jesus really the Son of God? According to the Apostle Paul, the answer is clearly YES.

As well as the major figures of Jesus, his mother Mary and others, the Cross of San Damiano contains many symbols in the forms of people, their dress and colors.

If God is all-powerful and all-loving, why are there tornadoes, earthquakes, tragedies? Why does God allow bad things to happen, even to seemingly good people?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is led by a living prophet, similar to Moses or Noah in the Bible. How is a modern prophet chosen and what is his role?

The rich fruity simnel cake is especially associated with Easter and can still be seen in cake shops around the UK and also is enjoyed in many other countries.

Read this brief history of the life of St Peter and discover how he changed his name and his personality. He overcame his fears to become the leader of the apostles.

According to Adherents.com, over 2 billion people worldwide identify themselves with Christianity, but what do these "Christians" believe?

The Apostles Creed; Our Father; Hail Mary; Glory Be; Hail, Holy Queen; Prayer after the Rosary.

The Didache is an ancient text that discusses issues early Christians faced, and how to handle them. Discover what early Christians believed about the Church's role.

The Great Ocean Road is a spectacular road trip that no visitor to Melbourne can afford to miss.

Brought before the high priests for allegedly blaspheming the laws of Moses, Stephen shows pure faith by continuing to praise Christ even as a mob stones him to death.

Some point to the Bible as the only source of Christ's teaching. But what is the connection between Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition in the Catholic Church?

On November 30th, crowds will flock to the town of St Andrews in Scotland to celebrate one of the top Scottish festivals. 2009 celebrations could be the biggest ever.

Many people lose hope and become discouraged during difficult times, but the Bible calls on Christians to trust and depend on God-even when faced with pain and hardship.

Ephesians 5:33 explains the primary needs of husbands and wives and provides a blueprint for a successful marriage, author Emerson Eggerichs says.

Prayer on behalf of others is a God-endorsed concept within the Old and New Testaments. What does praying for others mean?

Marco Polo noted the presence of Nestorians throughout China. Who were these people and what did they believe?

Sergius Paulus, Proconsul of Cyprus converted to Christianity in 47 C.E. How do we know? What was the function of the Proconsul? Is there any evidence that this man real?

Each person in the cross depicts a character from the Gospel. They 'speak' through their gestures. The cross is an example of how to 'read' an icon.

A modern religious movement is reigniting interest in often ignored spiritual gifts with mystical and supernatural powers. Despite criticism, the movement grows.

Theology is, essentially, the study of or thinking about, God. The world's economy is at the forefront of most minds. But what about God's economy?

Tracing the belief differences between Catholics and Protestants to the belief in Sola Scriptura or the Scripture Alone.

Thel ife of the historical Buddha and how Buddhists remember the Enlightened One.

Bayfield, Wisc., hosts the annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Races, which range through the snowfields and forests of the Apostles Islands National Lakeshore region.

The oldest depiction of St. Paul has been found just a short distance from his tomb. What does it tell modern scholars about the birth of the Catholic faith.

The Mormon religion has received a large amount of negative publicity in recent months, but what are the fundamentals of the religion, and why has it been misunderstood?

Often Christians and their beliefs are misrepresented. This article will examine incorrect views of Jesus Christ and Christians and explain why these views are wrong.

What do Christians believe? Why are there so many churches? Why are there so many denominations? How should you choose a Christian church or denomination?

The modern prophetic movement is one of the fastest growing groups in Christianity. This article will examine the teachings of self-proclaimed prophet Rick Joyner.

The Mormon church is always led by a president who is ordained as prophet, seer, and revelator. Monson is the latest in the line of 16 prophets since Joseph Smith.

Nestorianism was a heresy that began in the fifth century. At the time, a heretic in death could only receive absolution by the Pope.

Before he was the leading apostle of Christianity, Saul of Tarsus was Christianity's leading nightmare. Who was Saul of Tarsus? And why did he convert to Christianity?

These self-portraits by American and European artists from the 17th and 18th centuries feature realism and show artists in various roles.

How should independent Baptist churches ordain Baptist preachers? What biblical criteria should guide ordination in independent Baptist churches?

St. Luke was fortunate to have lived and composed during the time when eyewitness testimony to the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ was available.