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F.Y.I. Some Thanksgiving History
What is Thanksgiving all about? Today, most families in our nation will hold some type of holiday gathering but the majority will not really spend any of that time doing the activity for which the day is intended. What about … Continue reading
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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
Honoring Dad on Father’s Day
Today is a day for honoring fathers. I have a wonderful Christian father. And a wonderful Christian husband who is the father of my children. I am doubly blessed! My husband is not perfect but in building a family and … Continue reading
What You Always Wanted to Know About Sabbath-rest but Were Afraid to Ask!
I took some much needed time off this week. It was a brief respite away from home and my daily grind but it yielded great benefits. Given a few days away, I began the gradual unwinding process that is … Continue reading
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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