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From Puritans to Woke? Where good Christians went wrong.

From Puritans to Woke? Where Good Christians Went Wrong

Apostasy: according to the dictionary, it means “the abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.” The Puritans in America did that? When? How? Why? What happened? What did they do to give Satan a foothold in the “pure” Christian Church? Let’s dig in… First, let’s examine the Bible’s teaching on Apostasy. We’ll start […]

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World Religions 7: The History & Mysteries of Buddhism

World Religions 7: The History & Mysteries of Buddhism

Buddhism is a spin-off of Hinduism. This next article in the series covering World Religions is on Buddhism. It’s considered the 4th largest religion mostly practiced in China, Taiwan, Japan, and Southeast Asia. It’s another form of Paganism and it’s amazing how Satan’s influence in all pagan religions is reflected in their rituals. Hinduism Vs

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Psalm 107: See in History the Powerful, Faithful Love of the Lord

Psalm 107: See in History the Powerful, Faithful Love of the Lord

Psalm 107 begins Book 5, the last book within the Book of Psalms. Like in several other Psalms, the psalmist reminds the Israeli people of their history. Moreover, their history with God. Ultimately, it showcases God’s powerful and faithful love towards the Israelites and us humans who disobey Him continuously, yet He keeps loving us.

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Israel's History Shows the Wonders, Promises and Miracles of God.

Psalm 105: Israel’s History Shows the Wonders, Promises, and Miracles of God.

Psalm 105 and 106 go together, but since both are lenthy, I’ll keep them separate. Studying history is important. Especially, when it comes to HIStory — God’s Story — Israel’s History. Recalling all the wonderful things, the miracles performed, the promises kept — everything that God has done strengthens our faith. It helps us to

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Why the Jews?

Why the Jews? Why Such Evil Hatred Towards a Single Group of People?

After the October 7th, 2023, Massacre when Hamas Terrorists infiltrated and brutally murdered over 1,200 mostly innocent civilians in Israel, I was moved to watch several documentaries and historical movies about World War II and the Nazi Holocaust against the Jews. Empathetically, I was trying to understand what they went through. I listed these movies

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Passover

Reasons Why the Beloved Easter Holiday Got Separated from Passover on the Calendar

The Jewish Spring Festival of Passover was an integral part of Jesus’ last days as a living human on earth. Most Christians and Catholics honor it as part of Holy Week — Holy or Maundy Thursday — the Thursday before Easter. However, this year — 2024, Holy Thursday was March 28, and Passover landed on

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World Religions: Revealing The Shocking Roots of Shamanism, Voodoo, & Animism

World Religions: Revealing The Shocking Roots of Shamanism, Voodoo, & Animism

We’ve all seen it in the movies — Africans, African Americans, and Indigenous Peoples in painted masks and feather headdress, chanting and dancing around a fire to drums. Why do they dance around in a circle? Why do they chant the same thing over and over again? Where did these pagan practices like Voodoo and

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The Stoning of St. Stephen the 1st Christian Martyr

The Boldness & Courage of the Christian Martyr: Would You Die for Jesus?

Christians all over the world celebrate the Day of the Christian Martyr every June 29th, which marks the martyrdom of the Apostle Paul. However, Paul wasn’t the first martyr. Yet, he was present at the stoning of the first one, Stephen. Stephen wasn’t one of Jesus’ first 12 disciples. Nevertheless, He was bold and zealous

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All Saints Day: Saint Fiacre

All Saints Day: There are 3 Types of Saints in the Bible. Should You Honor Them?

Who are the real saints in the Bible? Is every true believer in Jesus Christ a saint? What about the worship and veneration of saints? Is that a sin? Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day are the 3-day celebrations of “Allhallowtide” or “Hallowmas”. Should Christians — true, born-again followers of Jesus Christ participate?

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Are You a Halfway Christian?

Are You a Halfway Christian? Are You Missing the Salvation of Jesus?

Do you call yourself a Christian? I did for many years, yet I wasn’t saved. I had absolutely no assurance that when I died, I’d spend eternity with Jesus. In reality, if I had died back then, I would have gone to hell. I was a Halfway Christian until I finally saw the light. This

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The Stoning of St. Stephen the 1st Christian Martyr

Day of the Christian Martyr: Help us, Lord, to be Bold like Them!

The Day of the Christian Martyr is celebrated every June 29th, which marks the martyrdom of the Apostle Paul. However, Paul wasn’t the first martyr. Yet, he was present at the stoning of the first one, Stephen. Stephen wasn’t one of Jesus’ first 12 disciples. Nevertheless, He was zealous — passionate — about spreading the

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Christian adult baptism

Why is Baptism Important for Being a True Christian? What’s the Truth?

Yesterday we talked about the Holy Spirit, our free gift from God, given to the disciples on Pentecost. Next in the Book of Acts is the birth and quick growth of the church. One thing that stands out is BAPTISM. The New Testament writers clearly explain why new, born again believers need to be baptized.

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David passed on the building of the temple to Solomon

1 Chronicles Finale: King David Passes On the Building of the Temple of God to Solomon

In the final chapters of 1 Chronicles, in obedience, David hands the reigns to his young son, Solomon, who’s only 14. He is called by God to build the Temple and it was a magnificent temple. But first, David gives the last orders for the staffing of the temple, the plans and the materials to

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David battles were victories by God

1 Chronicles 18-20: Victorious David Shows that Our Life Battles Belong to the Lord

We all have battles in life. They could be relationships, illnesses, financial hardships, war, storms, droughts, you name it! The idea is to give it all to God. Today’s chapters in 1 Chronicles show how David was victorious against Israel’s enemies only with the help of God. Let’s dig in… 1 Chronicles 18 – David’s

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King Herod and the Wise Men

Between Malachi and Matthew: Greedy, Obsessed People, Far from God, Vie for Power

When last we left the Hebrew people, they were enjoying 100 years of independence from any Gentile nation as the Hasmonean Dynasty. Why only 100 years? Where was God all this time? Today, we conclude the story with various people — both men and women — vying for power, and not caring who they crush

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Seeking a God who was silent for 400 years

Between Malachi and Matthew – 400 Years – When God was Silent

During the 400 years between the last book of the Old Testament, Malachi and first book of the New Testament, Matthew, the people didn’t hear from God. It’s called the Intertestamental Period. What happened during those years? Was God really silent? Did He abandon Israel — His chosen people? In this special 2-part series, we

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