The Feast of Dedication, otherwise known as Hanukkah or the Festival of Lights, is a beautiful holiday to celebrate, even as a Christian. In Hebrew, the word “hanukkah” means “dedication.” It is the event of the purification and rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in 165 B.C.E. after it had
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The Feast of Dedication from a Christian Perspective
1 Comment » Put Christ Back Into Christmas
We hear the saying each Christmas that we need to "Put Christ back into Christmas." But was Christ truly ever in Christmas to begin with? I know this will be a writing that will bring about some critics and naysayers, but as Yahweh God has been convicting me to follow read more…
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Bad things happen to good people. There, I said it. It’s something many don’t want to admit, but a fact of life nonetheless. The world is full of unwarranted suffering and pain and tragedy and sorrow. If you don’t believe me, just turn on the news or browse the web
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Moving Forward
I remember a time as a child when it was declared “Backwards Day.” This was a day where you were to wear your clothes backwards, walk backwards, play games backwards, basically everything you did was to be done backwards. It made for a very interesting day, but I have to
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What Will You Choose?
Have you ever been on a long trip? One that took you days, or maybe even weeks of travel to reach your final destination? Anticipating the journey is an exciting time. You dream of all the things you will see along the way. You picture the mountains, the trees, the city skylines, and the open fields. As you begin to pack, you take the time to to ensure nothing is forgotten.
