Tag Archives: Church History

Go See This Movie.

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Katherine Wacker
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What’s Release Day Like For An Author? By Jocelyn Green

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Katherine Wacker

Over the course of my writing career, people have often asked me what a release day is like. It really varies. Some years, I’ve had Facebook launch parties with trivia, give-aways, and games. A few times I’ve just done live … Continue reading →

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A Life Not Wasted: Adoniram Judson By Nathan Busenitz

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Katherine Wacker

I have been profoundly impressed with the sacrifices made by Christian men and women throughout the centuries of church history. From martyrs to missionaries, these individuals have served their King with greatest intensity and courage, valiantly standing as examples for … Continue reading →

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What Is Reformation Day? from Stephen Nichols

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Katherine Wacker

  A single event on a single day changed the world. It was October 31, 1517. Brother Martin, a monk and a scholar, had struggled for years with his church, the church in Rome. He had been greatly disturbed by … Continue reading →

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The Story of “O Come O Come Emmanuel.” By Dr. Jeff Sanders

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Katherine Wacker

I have loved singing this song at Christmas time.  The tune is slow and majestic and “haunting” and thrilling.  The theology of the words is impeccable.  The song is ancient. . . . and the author is unknown.  We have … Continue reading →

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9 Things You Should Know About Holy Week By Joe Carter

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Katherine Wacker

Holy Week is the week before Easter, a period which includes the religious holidays of Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. Here’s what you should know about the days that commemorate the Passion of Christ: 1. Holy … Continue reading →

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Who Was St. Nicholas? By Kevin DeYoung

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Katherine Wacker

The unsatisfying answer to the title of this post is that nobody knows for sure. To quote one Nicholas scholar, “We can grant a bishop of that name who had a great impact on his homeland. We can also accept … Continue reading →

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What Is Reformation Day? By Stephen Nichols

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Katherine Wacker

A single event on a single day changed the world. It was October 31, 1517. Brother Martin, a monk and a scholar, had struggled for years with his church, the church in Rome. He had been greatly disturbed by an … Continue reading →

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Who Was John Calvin and Why Was He Important? By Ryan Reeves

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Katherine Wacker

This is the fourth of a 5-part series that will blog through Trevin Wax’s choices for Christianity’s Most Important Theologians. We will explore each to show why Trevin and others find these figures so influential. The first posts were on Athanasius, Augustine, and … Continue reading →

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Who Was Thomas Aquinas and Why Was He Important? By Ryan Reeves

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Katherine Wacker

  This is the third of a 5-part series that will blog through Trevin Wax’s choices for Christianity’s Most Important Theologians. We will explore each to show why Trevin and others find these figures so influential. The first posts were on Athanasius and … Continue reading →

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