Discipleship
Various topics relating to Christian discipleship.
The Personal Message Of Christmas
The Personal Message Of Christmas
by Charles Spurgeon
- We have no superstitious regard for times and seasons. Certainly we do not believe in the present ecclesiastical arrangement called Christmas. First, because we do not believe in any mass at all, but abhor it whether it be sung in Latin or in English. Secondly, because we find no Scriptural warrant whatever for observing any day as the birthday of the Saviour; and consequently, it’s observance is a superstition, because not of… Continue reading
Are “Harvest Parties” for Christians?
Are “Harvest Parties” for Christians?
Originally published in the Colorado Christian News, October 1995
(author’s name not published)
“What are you doing for Halloween?” Ask a Christian parent this question, and be prepared to hear an answer like, “Nothing! We don’t celebrate Halloween.” Thunder crashes, and you creep away, embarassed for even asking.
“What are you doing ON Halloween?” Ask the same parent this slightly altered question, and their whole manner and response brightens. “Why,” they begin, as… Continue reading
The Origins Of Various “Christian” Holidays
The Origins Of Various “Christian” Holidays
I have been researching this subject for several years now, especially regarding the Christmas holiday. The more I examine this issue and the more I observe the broad spectrum of people who celebrate these holidays, the more I think that something is not right. Too many people really enjoy these supposedly Christian holidays, people who don’t at all enjoy talking to me about Christ or the Bible. I guess I believed other Christians… Continue reading
Yom Kippur – The Day Of Atonement
Yom Kippur – The Day Of Atonement
and how it relates to Christianity
What does Yom Kippur mean?
It comes from the Hebrew word ‘kaphar’ which means ‘to atone’ or ‘make atonement’. Yom means day so the phrase refers to day to atone or day to make atonement.
When it was instituted:
Instructions regarding the day of atonement, were given by God to Moses 3,500 years ago as recorded in Leviticus 16 & 23:26-32 and Numbers… Continue reading
The First Thanksgiving Day Proclamation
The First Thanksgiving Day Proclamation
(From a tract by Faith, Prayer & Tract League)
“Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly implore His protection, aid and favors… Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these states to the service of that great and glorious Being,… Continue reading
Charity Navigator lists salaries of charitable organization leaders, but it is not a Christian website:
