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Oct 2024
Halloween, a holiday filled with costumes, candy, and eerie imagery, has long sparked debates amongst Christians. While some view it as a harmless fun night, others express concern over its roots in ancient pagan traditions. However, Halloween also has a significant Christian connection that offers believers an opportunity to reflect on faith, saints, and the victory of light over darkness. In this blog, we’ll explore the history of Halloween, its origins in the festival of Samhain, and its Christian reformation into All Hallow’s Eve. Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic......
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Kat Von D: A Journey to Faith.
Kat Von D or Katherine Von Drachensberg was born in Mexico in 1982. She came to the US as a child of 8 years old. She rose to prominence as a Goth icon and...
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Enlightenment in Christianity and Buddhism and Why It Matters.
What is enlightenment, and how do the world’s major religions apporach this concept? While both Christianity and Buddhism share the goal of spiritual awakening and freedom from suffering, the two faiths have distinct perspectives...
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The Wonders of God’s Creation.
This morning at 5 am, I stepped into my garden, the world still cloaked in the quiet darkness of night. The air was crisp, the sky expansive, and I saw the heavens in all...
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Failure: A Christian Response.
As Christians, we often hold ourselves to high standards spiritually, morally, and even in our day-to-day lives. We strive to love, forgive, and grow in faith, always trying to live in a way that...
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The Little Known Life of Thomas in The East.
St Thomas the Apostle is one of the most fascinating figures in early Christianity. He is known as ‘Doubting Thomas for his initial disbelief in the resurrection, he is also remembered for his courageous...
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The Enigma of The Chosen.
In a telelvision lamdscape dominated by high-budget superhero sagas and gritty crime dramas, one series has emerged as a refreshing and deeply compelling alternative “The Chosen”. Created by Dallas Jenkins, this innovative take on...
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Christian Contemplative Centring Prayer.
In our bustling, fast paced world, it can be easy to lose touch with the quiet, sacred spaces within ourselves. Yet, in these moments of stillness and reflection, we often find the greatest spiritual...
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Health and The Christian.
Christians recognise that our bodies and health are not our own. When we face illness or infirmity, it can be a time of great trial and uncertainty. However, the Bible offers us hope, wisdom,...
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Thought For The Week.
I find it deeply sad that some folk can look at all the beauty, complexity, amazing function and purpose within life and living organisms, and still conclude that all of this came from nothing...
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