Who Really Killed Jesus Christ?
December 1, 2006 by Bill Watson
Filed under God
Now, I know it’s hard to get our minds around this and go outside of our human perspective. However, our Bible demands that we view life from God’s outlook. Unless we are able to do this and rise above the quagmire of human prejudice, bias, personal opinion, partisanship, cultural standards and values, along with any […]
God’s Master Plan
December 1, 2006 by Patrick Bastien
Filed under God, Holy Days, Is it Christian?, Kingdom of God
In every country, we find that people devotedly celebrate their national holidays. These special days are reminders of important events in a country and/or culture’s history. They provide permanence between a nation’s past and present. Most often, citizens can understand and explain at least some of the significance of these national celebrations. Yet, in contradiction, […]
No More Christmas
December 1, 2006 by Steve Agnew
Filed under Is it Christian?, Personal Development, Society
“Hear the word which the Lord speaks to you, O house of Israel. Thus says the Lord: ‘Learn not the way of the nations, nor be dismayed at the signs of the heavens because the nations are dismayed at them, for the customs of the people are false. A tree from the forest is cut […]
The Origins of the Christmas Tree
December 1, 2006 by Waine-Ann McLaughlin
Filed under Apologetics, Biblical History, Is it Christian?
The Christmas tree is said to have originated in Germany with the decoration of pine trees with fancy ornaments. However, there are alternate theories that suggest otherwise. In fact, there are many legends about the Christmas tree that led to the widespread belief that the Christmas tree is an essential part of the Christmas season […]
The Birth of Christ
December 1, 2006 by Horane Smith
Filed under Editorials, God, Is it Christian?
Jesus, the only begotten Son of God, the Christ and Saviour of the World, was born of a virgin and became flesh. If you are a true Christian, you have to believe this, or you cannot claim to be a follower. There is absolutely no way to argue around this reality. Let the Bible speak […]
The Empty Manger
December 1, 2006 by Olivia Doyle
Filed under God, Is it Christian?
The day arrived, the time was right and a place was found for the birth of the Son of God. The very first place Jesus laid His head was in a manger. The voice of an angel called the lowly shepherds to come and see for themselves the long awaited Messiah. Then the angel said […]
Christmas Goes Overboard
December 1, 2006 by Dan Alexander
Filed under Is it Christian?, Personal Development, Society
Years ago, at Christmas you were fortunate to get an extra lump of coal in your stocking to warm yourself by the pot belly stove. Times were very hard and many didn’t have much. Occasionally, your mother was able to surprise the whole family with an extra piece of meat and, perhaps, bake some plum […]
Where is The Good News?
December 1, 2006 by Horane Smith
Filed under Society
As someone who has worked in journalism for nearly 20 years, I can always remember the days when going for the top story of the day was the whole point of working as a newsman. When you got that top story, it made your day, or week for that matter. What was the “good news” […]
Living in Wonderland
December 1, 2006 by Mark Agnew
Filed under Society
In the television show 24, Kiefer Sutherland plays Jack Bauer, a federal agent for the United States Government’s fictional Counter Terrorism Unit. In the show, Bauer is portrayed as a man of action who always comes out on top, against all odds. Unfortunately, Jack Bauer also makes many questionable moral decisions. One such decision is […]
The Evolution of Christmas
December 1, 2006 by Prevail Magazine
Filed under Apologetics, Biblical History, Is it Christian?
Every year, Christians around the world sing hymns in celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Today, Christmas is widely recognized as a season for charity, kindness, generosity and other virtues. Love is in the air and hearts are filled with joy. However, many would be surprised to learn that this […]