What do evergreen trees, reindeer, mistletoe and yule logs have to do with the birth of Jesus Christ? And was He really born on Dec. 25? You need to discover the real history of Christmas!

We do want to honor Christ, and try to do it by following His example (John 12:26; 1 John 2:6) and doing what He said—obeying His commands (Luke 6:46; John 14:15).

Celebrating a day of thanksgiving for its blessings is an American tradition. But have more than half of all Americans today forgotten the original purpose for Thanksgiving Day? Is it now only "turkey day"—a day on which feasting and football...

Another American election is now history. As results from the national polls are analyzed, let's pose a challenging question. If His earthly ministry had occurred in our lifetime on the streets of the United States, how would Jesus have fit...

Are the Old Testament feasts to be kept?

Fall is the season for harvest festivals. An online search for "harvest festival" produced over 50,000 listings. Celebrating the end of a successful harvest after a season of hard work seems like a natural thing to do. This custom dates...

In all human political systems there is plenty that is corrupt, sad and disappointing. For all the sincerity that politicians bring to debates, none can guarantee what we need the most: lasting peace, enduring prosperity and perfect standards with total...

How can you shine a brighter light to your friends, teachers and professors? Going to college and being a Christian are not mutually exclusive

It seems to be a habit today to respond to situations with the attitude of "because I want to." How do socially conscious people like us combat this ever- present selfish idea of "I'm going to do whatever I want...

God had strong words for those using fasting the wrong way. What should we be learning by fasting on the Day of Atonement and other times?

Todd Beamer became a hero Sept. 11, and his last words became a rallying cry for a nation. God's elect are hearing a similar cry to help save the world. Are we ready?

Less than two weeks before the third anniversary of the horrific Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, the U.S. Republican Convention convened in New York City just four miles from the site of Ground Zero. From it came...

Learning to fear God and rejoice!

When properly understood in the context of all Scripture, the biblical Holy Days show the way to true and lasting peace.

Our experience has shown us the advantages of planning extra time for our Feast trip and traveling with others when possible.

Every four years America's political temperature reaches a boiling point as partisan politics fan the flames of "party-spirit." This national spectacle has a global audience because whoever becomes President of the United States also becomes the single most powerful human...

Why is the world awash in suffering? How did the world come to be in such sad shape? Most important, what will bring about the end of pain?

Since the Bible teaches that observing the Passover is for those baptized, does this mean that the Passover is irrelevant for young people?

What does the Bible say?

At Passover we all ate of one bread, the living bread, Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 10:16-17; John 6:51). Pentecost continues and amplifies the theme of unity. "When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord...