Tag: christmas
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HAPPY NEHUSHTAN EVERYONE!!
Introduction Just a few days before Christmas and I’m, once again, stoic to the holiday. This is one of my least favorite holidays, not because of the music and festivities, but because of that fact that I don’t like the religious trappings that go along with it. People scratch their heads when I tell them…
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Peace on Earth?
Introduction In Isaiah 9:6-7 is one of the more profound prophecies of Jesus, “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government…
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The Man who Died Upon the Cross
Christ was born in a stable; That Day, in history, is lost. But for true education; To speak of your salvation, From the man who died upon the cross. A child in a manger; Is innocent as you can see. He’s the King of Kings, With a shout, “Hosanna” rings, A remission of sins in…
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Putting Christ Back In
Introduction At this time of year, you’ll hear people of a religious denominations utter the phrase, “We need to put Christ back into Christmas”. The concept being that the holiday is too commercialized; too paganistic. That the focus should be on the birth of our Lord and Savior. Even the most basic bible student will…
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Santa Claus Vs. God
Introduction As we head further into December, the thoughts of the Christmas season and the figure of Santa Claus becomes prevalent in people’s life. However, parents have a tendency to increase the abilities of Santa to Godlike proportions. On the flipside, some religious people see God as a Santa Claus when they are physically blessed…
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Christmas and The Bible
Introduction As we head into December, people lean more and more towards religion; the discussion of the birth of Christ becomes dominant in conversation. Phrases like: Jesus is the Reason for the Season and Put Christ Back in Christmas are spoken quite often. The questions to really ask are: Does Christ belong in Christmas? AND…
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Be Content with what you have
Introduction In Proverbs 30:8-9 Solomon writes, Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches-Feed me with the food allotted to me; Lest I be full and deny You, and say, “Who is the LORD?” Or lest I be poor and steal, and profane the name of my God. In other words, be…
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What’s Wrong with the Salvation Army?
Introduction From Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve, it seems as if the group known as the Salvation Army materializes out of thin air; ringing their bells for monetary donations, only to vanish again before the New Year. Who are they really? Can Christians support this group? What does the bible say about this organization? The following…
The Christian Caravan 