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

by David Treybig
March 27, 2024 • 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?

Do Bunnies Lay Eggs? (And 4 Other Questions About Easter)

by Erik Jones
March 17, 2024 • 6 minute read

Easter is considered the most sacred day on the Christian calendar. But there are many problems with it. Let’s address some major questions about Easter.

Is St. Patrick’s Day a Pagan Holiday?

by Monica Ebersole and Erik Jones
March 17, 2024 • 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?

Should You Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

by Tom Clark
February 14, 2024 • 4 minute read

On Feb. 14, couples around the world will express their love through Valentine’s Day gifts. But many deeply devoted Christian couples will not. Should you?

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?

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday?

by Isaac Khalil
December 21, 2023 • 7 minute read

Is Christmas biblical? Is Christmas a pagan or a Christian holiday? Have you ever asked, “Should I celebrate Christmas as a Christian?” Here are the answers.

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?

Four Reasons Christmas Is Not a Christian Holiday

by Eddie Foster
December 13, 2023 • 6 minute read

Should Christians celebrate Christmas? Is Christmas Christian? Is Christmas biblical? Read on to learn why Christmas is not a Christian holiday.

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?

3 Reasons Not to Celebrate Halloween

by Erik Jones
October 29, 2023 • 4 minute read

On Oct. 31, millions will celebrate Halloween. But did you know many Christians reject this dark holiday? What are some reasons not to celebrate Halloween?

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. On Monday, May 29, most schools,...

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? Millions around...

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