Now in those days, John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea. 2-And saying, repent, for the kingdom of heaven has drawn near. 3-For this is he spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying, the voice of one crying in the wilderness. Prepare the way of the Master. Make his paths straight.
Read More“Since Talmudic times, Purim has been the day when the usual restraints against excessive drinking of intoxicating beverages were relaxed. ‘A person is required to drink on Purim until he does not know the difference between ‘cursed be Haman’ and ‘blessed be Mordechai’’
Read More"But truly understanding the Sabbath is a continual learning process. No one has all the answers about it. Questions continue to arise regarding what an individual may or may not do on that day. But the answers should come only from Yahweh’s Word, not from personal opinions or others’ traditions.
Read More“Dancing is not described in detail in the Bible, but in the Near East it often accompanied music in religious ceremonies and secular celebrations. In their performances, Egyptian dancers worshipped Hathor, goddess of love, music and dancing.”
Read More“Valentine’s Day comes on the feast of two different Christian martyrs named Valentine. But the customs connected with the day have nothing to do with the lives of the saints. They probably come from an ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia which took place every February 15. The festival honored Juno, the Roman goddess of women and marriage, and Pan, the god of nature.”
Read More"You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever you ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you."
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