Incoporating Crosses, Jesus Fishes, and Saints Medals into Your Display of Faith
Ideas and information for choosing the perfect kind of Christian jewelry, from crosses to ichthyses to saints medals.
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A Season of Christian Fasting and Self-Sacrifice
A discussion of the history and traditions of the Season of Lent in the Christian Faith.
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Knowing How Colors Affect Emotions Helps Artists Convey Deeper Meanings in Their Artwork
Learn how to use color to effectively convey the heart of God by learning color's symbolic, Bibical and emotional meanings.
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The Origins of the First Day of Lent
The origins of Ash Wednesday as discussed through biblical history, ritual, and tradition
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Jesus Died on the Cross to Give Believers Direct Access to the Father
When Jesus died on the cross, three of the Gospels state that the veil separating the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place was torn in two. This was symbolic, indicating that direct access to the presence of God was now available for all believers.
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The Five Crowns as Special Rewards for a Life of Christian Service
The five crowns mentioned in the New Testament represent special honor and recognition for a life of Christian service. The Christian's crowns are symbolic of something of inexpressible value.
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From the Original Passover to Jesus as the Passover Lamb, the Perfect Sacrifice for the Sins of Mankind
Just as the lamb of the Passover was a substitute for the Israelites, so Jesus Christ became the substitute for all of mankind. The blood of the sinless Son of God that was shed on the cross became the perfect substitution to pay the price of redemption that mankind could not pay.
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The Spiritual Meaning Behind a Silly Holiday Song Title The Twelve Days of Christmas
The words of The Twelve Days of Christmas appear to be nonsensical. They do however, have significant spiritual meaning.
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The Israelites Prepare to Enter the Promised Land
The Israelites are now standing at the threshold. The much longed for Promised Land that had been pledged to Abraham more than 400 years earlier, the land flowing with milk and honey, lay just a few miles away. The Israelites were camped in the land of the Moabites, overlooking Jericho and the plain of Jordan, on the eastern border of Canaan.
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Traditions of the Holy Eucharist and the Body of Christ
The history and traditions of the Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as the Feast of the Body of Christ.
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