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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Are You Tricked Into Treating at Halloween?

Commercial advertising has successfully turned Halloween into big business. Few realize the magnitude of the impact of Halloween on society and the powerful economic forces at work designed to influence your behavior.
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The Feast of Peace

God instructed the ancient Israelites to leave their homes every year to observe a festival in a location He chose. What is the significance of this feast, and what does it mean for you?
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The Azazel Goat and Atonement

The Day of Atonement...it pictures the putting away of Satan the devil
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Preparing to Be Christ's Bride

The Bible tells how we can be ready for the greatest wedding ever!
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Pentecost Speaks to the "Heart" of Being Firstfruits

In revealing His plan for mankind, God chose Holy Days focused on the harvest seasons of Palestine (Exodus 23:14-17).
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Unleavened Recipes

Thanks for all the delicious recipes sent in by our readers. Let us know what your favorites are!
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Anticipating Unleavened Bread

My mother, Dorothy Williams, kept her first Feast in 1949. This means that I've kept 52 Unleavened Bread seasons (and I'm only 39 and holding!). Each one has special meaning to me, and more so since I have been able...
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Leavening: Symbol of Deadly Spiritual Infection

Pride puffs us up. That is a vital lesson of leavening that we are all familiar with. We talk about people having a big head, thinking they are big stuff. Vanity and arrogance truly are dangerous to our spiritual health...
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Night to Be Much Observed: Keeping the Vigil

The NTBMO is a rather cryptic anagram that would be hard to understand for someone not attending God's Church. Affectionately known as the Night to Be Much Observed, this yearly observance is always celebrated on the beginning of the First...
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Q&A: Three Days and Three Nights

How long did Christ lie in the tomb? Read on to find out the truth!
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The Pursuit of Nothing

The season of materialism is upon us.
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Focus on the Kingdom of God

The 28 weeks between the Last Great Day service and Passover have oftentimes been looked upon as the cold, dark days until the annual Holy Day season begins again.
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Talking to Your Child's Teacher About the Holy Days and Holidays

Living God's way of life in this world can be a challenge at times.
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What Freedom Means

Also known as Independence Day, July 4th is a celebration of the founding of the United States. It is a celebration of freedom.
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Memorial Day to Remember

What should we remember this Memorial Day?
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For Those Who Honor Me I Will Honor

Have you ever become weary while doing good? Have you ever felt that your efforts are bringing no rewards? Take a look at what April did when such feelings threatened her.
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Anticipate and Prepare for the Feast

Picture these contrasting scenes:
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Recalling Your First Feast, and Reflecting on God's Plan Yet Ahead

How often do you reflect upon your first Feast of Tabernacles?
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Taking Time to Consider Your Calling

Don't wait for the sobering setting of a quiet cemetery and a freshly filled grave to revisit the simple question "Why were you born?" Stop and take time to reconsider your commitment to the course God has set before us.
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Claiming the Title "Church of God"

In the summer of 1996, I had the opportunity of traveling to the Seventh Day Adventist World Headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. They had heard of this "new" group of Sabbath keepers which had formed, and they wanted to know...