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Is Lent in the Bible?

by Isaac Khalil
February 12, 2024 • 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?

What Is Religious Syncretism? Does God Accept It?

by Jordan Iacobucci
December 18, 2023 • 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?

Should Every Day Be a Day of Thanksgiving?

by Eddie Foster
November 23, 2023 • 4 minute read

The Thanksgiving holiday is widely publicized and celebrated by millions of Americans. But shouldn’t we be thankful every day?

A Forgotten Memorial Day: The Feast of Pentecost

by Erik Jones
May 28, 2023 • 5 minute read

Monday is Memorial Day in the U.S. But there is another memorial day this weekend that commemorates one of the most momentous days in all of history.

What You Need to Know About Passover and Easter

by André van Belkum
March 31, 2023 • 6 minute read

Millions celebrate Easter and consider it the most sacred day of the year. But are Easter celebrations and traditions endorsed in the Bible? And if not, then what is?

Does It Matter That Christmas Is Pagan?

by Erik Jones
December 20, 2022 • 9 minute read

Information on the pagan origins of Christmas is relatively easy to find. But what is so bad about Christmas coming from paganism? Does it really matter to God? If you look up...

Valentine’s Day Isn’t For Christians: 4 Better Ways to Show Love

by Eddie Foster
February 10, 2022 • 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.

Viewing Thanksgiving From Abroad

by Joel Meeker
November 24, 2021 • 4 minute read

An American who has traveled extensively around the world shares his perspective on why Americans should truly “give thanks” on Thanksgiving. I’ve had several opportunities...

A Thanksgiving Blog in June?

by Jeremy Lallier
June 30, 2021 • 5 minute read

Thanksgiving Day for the U.S. is still months away, which means almost no one is thinking about turkeys or pilgrims. But is thankfulness still on our radar? Here’s how to write a...

Thanksgiving in 2020

by Eddie Foster
November 24, 2020 • 7 minute read

With Thanksgiving Day approaching, some may be finding it challenging to give thanks in a dark and difficult year like 2020. Can we be thankful for the year 2020? 2016 walks into a fast-food...

2 Reasons Why Mothers Are Important

by Isaac Khalil
May 7, 2020 • 4 minute read

The importance of mothers in building stable families cannot be overstated. They deserve honor for the selfless sacrifices they perform each day. This blog post is for them. Mother’s...

Something to Be Thankful for This Thanksgiving

by Jeremy Lallier
November 21, 2018 • 7 minute read

It can be difficult to maintain an “attitude of gratitude” when times are tough. An ancient psalm shares the secret to giving thanks—even in the darkest of times. The 136th...

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