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There are a few examples of people in the Bible who seek to talk to the dead. Whenever the topic of talking

The Hebrew word for “Sabbath” (šāḇaṯ) and words related to it appear over 190 times in the Old Testament, carrying the idea

The use of makeup and cosmetics is very common in some cultures. Other cultures place much less emphasis on makeup use and

Yoga is far more common in western societies today than it was 50 years ago and its prevalence is growing. Many people

At times laughter and laughing in the Bible speaks to the idea of mockery, scoffing, ridicule, or derision. On other occasions, laughter

The idea of perseverance often speaks to determination, resolve, and diligence. Despite obstacles, setbacks, failures, and shortcomings, perseverance means persistence and steadfastness

In the story of the Bible, death is seen as a hostile intruder into the original created order. On this the Bible

Parenting is often a difficult task, but God gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). Humility in parenting can be found in

There are many passages throughout the Bible that speak to the institution of marriage. The Bible depicts marriage as being a sacred

Everyone experiences envy at some point in life. At times we envy a neighbor or a friend who has an abundance of