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The Next Generation Keeps the Same Foundation – No New Age!

Today, more people are being awakened to an emptiness, a spiritual void that needs to be filled in order for them to truly feel alive. As Christians, we turn to God to fill this void because He is the supplier of all our needs. The New Age Movement is an antichrist. It is in direct…
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The Rise of the Black Church in America

Church history is saturated with our African ancestors who have contributed to the rich Christian legacy we experience today.  One of the earliest record of Blacks in the New Testament occurs after the death and resurrection of Christ in Acts 8:37. Here, we read how Phillip, the Evangelist and Apostle, evangelized to the Ethiopian eunuch…
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What is Halloween?

The history of Halloween, based on its Celtic traditions, is that on the night of October 31st, the Samhain festival was celebrated. The festival commenced the end of summer and of harvest, and the beginning of winter, a time they believed related to human death. On the night of October 31st, the Celts believed that…
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Why Should I Fear? – I Choose Life

Trick or treat give me something good to eat! It’s the season when leaders and loved ones tell the youth to not celebrate Halloween. But why not? The history of North American Halloween is rooted in Samhain, a festival celebrated by Celts, who are ancient Europeans, Irish, and Scottish. The festival focused on the transition…
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HALLOWEEN IS CANCELED

CANDIES! COSTUMES! PARTIES! THRILLS! Halloween is a “holiday” that is celebrated all over the world. This is a time of year when kids dress up in costumes and go house to house collecting as many candies and treats as possible. Some will watch scary movies or go to haunted houses. For the world, this may…
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The Apostles’ Resurgence

The resurgence of the apostles’ faith represents a powerful movement in the world of religion. This movement is characterized by an emphasis on the apostles and their teachings and focuses on a personal spiritual experience and expressions of faith. Many people within this movement view themselves as being part of a community centered around worship,…
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The Balance of Secular Pursuits and Faith

Nothing in life comes easy; and in fact, everything takes practice. When I first got saved, I knew nothing about what my Christian walk would be. All I knew was that this was the start of something new; a journey that many people embark on but few people maintain. Balancing my secular and spiritual life…
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The Christ in Christmas

What does this holiday season really mean to me? Growing up Christian meant that every year around this time, we receive messages on how Christmas isn’t about the gifts, decorations, Santa Claus and secular Christmas songs, but rather the birth of Jesus. While this is true, recently I was able to fully understand and appreciate…
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A Thankful Heart

Be a good person to others and God will surprise you with many things, more than you can chew. Be bad to others and God will not forgive you, and you will find yourself wondering and lost without any clue. Father God, I love you. You care for me even when I’m unaware. I often…
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Death Amongst African American Youth

Addy Wedderburn – 13yrs old – Kissimmee, Fl Mr. Demings, As you are the mayor of Orlando, I would like to discuss an issue that is dear to my heart, death amongst young African American youth, and will start with a quote from a famous man. “I have a dream that my four little children…
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