God's Holy Days

"These are the feasts of the LORD, holy convocations which you shall proclaim at their appointed times" (Leviticus 23:4).

Is it possible to know what the future holds? The Creator of mankind has an incredible plan for us, and He reveals it through an annual cycle of festivals described in the Scriptures.

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Europe and the Church Part 4: Union of Church and State

Even in this very secular age, many European countries continue a tradition established in the fourth century of a close relationship between church and state. The origins of this system take us back to one of the most significant leaders...
Trumpets - Trumpets, Trumpets Everywhere
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Trumpets, Trumpets Everywhere

The reverberating echo of a distant trumpet stirs deep emotions and moves us to conviction and action. What does the Bible say about this instrument?
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My Father's Saw

The feel of it in my hands brought back memories of a hard-working man who cared for his family. It also reminded me of the hope for the future.
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Restoration: Joel and the Start of the Church

The prophecy of Joel is one of the most dire in the entire Bible. The bad news definitely outweighs the good. The book ends on an uncharacteristically blunt note by speaking of the desolation of Egypt and Edom. I have...
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The Beauty of Restoration

I rarely schedule time to watch television, but one of my greatest media indulgences is to watch one of the Hallmark Hall of Fame movies.
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Amazing Ancient Accuracy

The Hebrew calendar is amazing. But even more incredible is the meaning of the biblical Holy Days it contains.
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Who Will Remember Your Name?

Your name is important to God. When Christ returns, will you have a good name before God? Will your name be in God's book of remembrance?
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Compass Point

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When and how often should Christians partake of the Lord's Supper as directed by Jesus to remember His death for the sins of the world?

Should we take the communion whenever we want or is there a prescribed frequency?
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Leaven: Seeing Ourselves in the Story

God can show us the leavening—the sin—in our lives. But we must be open and receptive to His correction.
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Between the Harvests

As I was preparing for the Feast, I studied the harvest seasons of the Holy Land, and I tried to visualize the life of an Israelite living in the land of Canaan.
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FORWARD! Teens Who Helped Make It "the Best Feast Ever"

It's inspiring to hear of brethren and young people serving and making a difference in others' lives. We'd like to share one such story with you, from Ralph Redline of the Bismarck, North Dakota, congregation. He's the father of Britton...
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Snakes, Serpents and Satan

The serpent plays a part in many cultural traditions around the world. But unlike Genesis 3, in many of the traditions the snake is the hero instead of the villain! That's exactly what Satan would like for people to believe!
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Is Christ in Christmas?

"Ho! Ho! Hoax! This could be considered a belly-laugh warning from a corpulent red-coated and white-bearded ole' St. Nick. Santa Claus is putting one on us again. Do we know why and how?
The Much-Anticipated Harvest
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The Much-Anticipated Harvest

There is such joy and gratitude in picking a red, ripe, juicy tomato from the plant, a refreshing, crisp cucumber from the vine or a beautiful, fragrant rose from the bush growing in your own garden!
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Serve and Have the Best Feast Ever!

The year was 1986. I was in the one place I had dreamed of visiting, if only once in my life, Africa!
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Middle East Log 2007-8

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Middle East Log 2007-7

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Middle East Log 2007-6

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Middle East Log 2007-5