Holidays and Holy Days

"For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15 ESV

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A Night of Solemn Observance

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Inside United Podcast - Episode 033

The Final Temptation - Part One
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The Final Temptation - Part One

At the very end, having writhed in agony for hours in shameful public crucifixion, the Son of God overcame the last terrible temptation as a man.
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What Easter Doesn't Tell You

Something critical is missing in the story of Easter and it has everything to do with your salvation. Learn more.
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Learning From Every Word of God

Did you realize that Passover is mentioned more than 70 times in the Bible? What do those Christians who will be observing Passover know that others don't?
A person tearing unleavened bread.
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What's the Rest of the Story About Easter?

As we have seen, Easter and its customs did not come from the Bible, but from pagan fertility rites. It is a curious mixture of ancient mythological practices and arbitrary dating that obscures and discredits the proof of Jesus Christ's...
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Easter vs. the Bible

For millions of professing Christians Easter is the most important day of the calendar year because it commemorates Jesus' resurrection. Easter sunrise services are considered the holiest assembly of the year—a time when Christians reaffirm that Jesus is risen and...
Easter - The Rest of the Story
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Easter: The Rest of the Story

Many believing Christians celebrate Easter as a way to honor Jesus Christ's resurrection. But Easter is a day with very different roots—stretching long ago into pre-Christian paganism. The Bible alone has the truth of Jesus' life, death and resurrection, and...
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5 Reasons NOT to Celebrate Valentine's Day

Here's five tongue-in-cheek reasons not to celebrate Valentine's Day. But can you find another?
Has God forgotten this world?
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Has God forgotten this world?

It sometimes seems as if there is no hope, but what is God's plan?
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Why Was Jesus Born?

It truly is "the greatest story ever told". But why?
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Was Jesus Born on December 25?

Most know Christ was not born on December 25. Does it really matter?
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Ban Christmas?

Christmas was not always celebrated in America. Why?
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Christmas Controversy

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? What would Jesus say?
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Jeremiah 10: A Christmas Tree or Not?

Is Jeremiah 10 really talking about a Christmas tree, or something else?
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Where Do I Begin?

A woman wear a Christmas stocking cap holding a gift.
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Does Christmas Really Honor Christ?

If you really loved someone, would you celebrate the person with reminders of a past rival for your affection? Are many Christians guilty of dishonoring Jesus in this way?
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Vantage Point: Happy Thanksgivukkah?

What lessons can we learn from the history that makes Hanukkah and Thanksgiving coincide in 2013?
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Are We Wise Virgins or Foolish Virgins?

God pouring His spirit out on the early church found in the book of Acts was an amazing time to be in the church. As Gods power was being given to the people of the early church they faced many…
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Is Halloween Only A "Cultural" Event?

And what does God say about coming out of a culture?