Category Archives: Christian History
Where Were You in the Seventies??? …My Jesus People Memories and Why Jesus People Reunions Rock On!
When most people search back through the annals of their memories and remember the life changing passages in their lives they often think back to high school or college. They remember the schools they attended, the relationships they had there, … Continue reading
Christ’s Death the Ultimate Expression of the Love of God
God proved his love on the cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died it was God saying to the world—I love you. Billy Graham God sat in silence while the sins of the world were placed upon his Son. … Continue reading
The History of Halloween, Is It Really Something Christians Should Celebrate?
Informed Christians should understand the origins of Halloween as they assess their level of involvement in celebrating what is actually a “pagan” holiday. According to Wikipedia, Halloween is typically linked to the celtic festival of Samhain which is derived from … Continue reading
President’s Day: Celebrating the Legacy of Two Outstanding Christian Leaders
Abraham Lincoln and George Washington are the presidents whose birthdays we celebrate annually on President’s Day. Abraham Lincoln was born February 12, 1809 and Washington was born on February 22, 1732. This year, February 16th, is the date set aside to commemorate the great … Continue reading
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A Valentine’s Day Mystery
This week on February 14th Americans across this nation will celebrate the holiday known as Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is the annual holiday honoring love and romance and as you probably know it is celebrated by the custom of sending … Continue reading
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Christmas Greetings
A greeting is by definition an acknowledgment or expression of good will, it often takes the form of a salutation exchanged upon meeting someone. Gabriel the angelic messenger assigned by God to handle the news of the birth of Christ … Continue reading
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A Call To Give Thanks
Thanksgiving by definition means to express gratitude towards God. Thanksgiving was central to the Jewish faith and an essential part of worship according to the Old Testament. It was offered generally by the Jews in response to God’s concrete acts in … Continue reading
The Jewish Roots of a Thanksgiving Feast
The Pilgrim Separatists who settled at Plymouth Massachusetts and celebrated the first American Thanksgiving feast were Christians but the precedent for thanksgiving feasts traces back to the Old Testament and Judeo-Christian roots. The tradition of thanksgiving feasts began with the Jewish … Continue reading
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It’s November, let’s turn our hearts toward Thanksgiving
Tomorrow no matter what the outcome of our National election may be the reality is–life will still go on–and it will still be November 2008. Regardless of who wins and who loses we will be approximately three weeks off from the celebration of Thanksgiving … Continue reading
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