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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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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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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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 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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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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Author: Fitzroy Nembhard Light shines brighter in the presence of darkness. Appreciation for what is genuine grows deeper when counterfeits are widespread. Consequently, as followers of Christ, we must seek to increase the intensity of our light and declare the truth of God even when the world rejects it. One area where taking a stand…
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When we sacrifice the desire or temptation to conform to the world for the transformation that comes from God, it is then that we discern God’s perfect will and vision for our lives. A strong prayer life and a sincere desire to please God are the keys to finding our place in His kingdom.
Is Neil deGrasse Tyson right? He stated, “There are three categories of truths that shape our understanding of the universe: personal truths, political truths, and objective truths.”
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