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Does Christmas Make Jesus Happy?

by Jeremy Lallier
December 19, 2025 • 6 minute read

With another Christmas season in full swing, have you ever wondered if the Christmas holiday actually makes Jesus happy? How can we know for sure?

Halloween Horror

by Mike Bennett
October 29, 2025 • 4 minute read

It can be depressing seeing all the skulls, gravestones and bodies hung by the neck—all in our neighborhood! Why do so many celebrate death and gore?

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Three Things You May Not Know About Maundy Thursday and Good Friday

by David Treybig
April 17, 2025 • 6 minute read

Reflecting on Jesus’ death is sobering. Unfortunately, the timing is rarely understood. Do Maundy Thursday and Good Friday fit the timing in the Bible?

Beware of the Bunny: The Dark Origins of Easter’s Symbols

by Mike Bennett
April 16, 2025 • 3 minute read

What’s with all the Easter bunnies and Easter eggs? Do they obscure the meaning of Jesus Christ’s resurrection—or worse?

Do the Symbols of Easter and Passover Clash or Align?

by Isaac Khalil
April 11, 2025 • 9 minute read

Some see Easter and Passover as memorials of the same events, just under different names. But a closer look at both reveals they are fundamentally different.

Questions and Answers About the Christian Passover

by Erik Jones
April 4, 2025 • 9 minute read

Most Christians believe Passover is a Jewish holiday. But should Christians observe Passover? This post covers this and other questions about the Christian Passover.

Why April Fools’ Day Is No Laughing Matter

by Monica Ebersole
March 30, 2025 • 4 minute read

Is this celebration of trickery and practical jokes just a harmless day of fun? Or could there be more to it? Should Christians participate in April Fools’ Day?

5 Major Differences Between Passover and Easter

by Isaac Khalil
March 27, 2025 • 5 minute read

Most consider Passover a Jewish holiday and Easter a Christian one. But when we compare the biblical Passover with Easter, we find big differences.

Is St. Patrick’s Day a Pagan Holiday?

by Monica Ebersole and Erik Jones
March 17, 2025 • 9 minute read

Millions celebrate St. Patrick’s Day each year, but few consider its true origins. Is it an innocent cultural holiday? Should Christians celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

Is Lent in the Bible?

by Isaac Khalil
March 3, 2025 • 6 minute read

Each year, millions observe Lent in preparation for Easter. Where did this practice originate from? Should Christians observe Lent? Is Lent biblical?

Valentine's Day Isn't For Christians: 4 Better Ways to Show Lov

Skip Valentine’s Day: 4 Better Ways to Express Love

by Eddie Foster
February 14, 2025 • 7 minute read

As Valentine’s Day draws near, many will celebrate romantic love. But what about true love? Here are four ways to escape the superficiality of Valentine’s Day.

What Is Religious Syncretism? Does God Accept It?

by Jordan Iacobucci
December 25, 2024 • 7 minute read

Many of Christianity’s popular traditions come from syncretism. What is religious syncretism? What are some modern examples of it? Does it matter to God?

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