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God is in the Miracle Business!

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Even now, I look at the storm in the natural and let my flesh freak out.  I really shouldn't because God has delivered me time and time again from certain calamity. God uses miracles to show that He is God and He does in fact save His people!  If it wasn’t a miracle, then you weren’t really in a bad storm, and you might attribute your recovery to chance.   A lot of Christians are going through a rough patch in their lives right now.  Words of encouragement seem hollow. It is because, they are not going through the fire with you, but are looking at your vicious war from a safe vantage point up on their hill that God has provided for them.   It is almost as if they have binoculars and are eating popcorn watching the whole situation unfold from afar while your guts are spilling onto the ground. It is nice when a fellow Christian is willing to come down from the comfort of their hill, and hold your hand and pray with you, and share your pain. ...

The Truth About Easter: Pagan Origins and Christian Compromise

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The Christian Compromise Easter is one of the most celebrated holidays in the Christian world, but does its observance align with biblical teachings? As Christians, we must examine the origins and practices associated with this day to determine if we are truly honoring the resurrection of Jesus Christ or inadvertently participating in pagan rituals. The Name "Easter" Itself The very name "Easter" is derived from the ancient fertility goddess Ishtar (also known as Astarte, Ashtoreth, and other variations). This pagan deity was worshipped long before the birth of Christ, and her symbols included the rabbit (fertility) and eggs (reproduction). When the early Catholic Church sought to consolidate pagan religions, they adopted the same timing and practices for their celebration of Christ's resurrection. Pagan Symbols and Practices Many of the modern Easter traditions have direct links to pagan fertility rituals and goddess worship. Decorating eggs, the Easter bunny, ...