How Labor Day Became a National American Holiday
By making Labor Day a national holiday, Congress instituted an annual celebration that pays tribute to those who play a part in the overall success, prosperity and well-being of America.
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The Historical Festivities of the National Labor Day Holiday
Across America, Labor Day signaled the time for picnics, barbecues, firework displays, and even public art events. The legal holiday that was introduced as a national day of rest for the working American has, over the years, become a day of both traditional recreational pastimes, and spontaneous, fun-filled activities that Americans of all ages can enjoy.
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Labor Day is a National Secular Holiday that can Postively Affect Christians
Through the efforts of the Central Labor Union, the working person gets a day off as thanks for contributing to the social and economic success of the nation.
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Traditional National Celebrations of the Labor Day Holiday
Originally designated as an official day off for the American worker, Labor Day has proven to be a recreational holiday across the country, with political themes and appearances by candidates for office in election years. But aside from the time-honored eat, play, and celebrate activities, there are many long-standing events that take place on Labor Day weekend, ones that many avid fans look forward to at the close of every summer.
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God Orders a Day of Rest Called the Sabbath
The Israelites were not to take for granted their day of rest. It was a privilege that had been given to them by God.
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The Parable of the Unprofitable Servant Teaches Chrsitians the Need to Live for God
The Parable of the Unprofitable Servant teaches that it is more honorable to invest your talent than to keep it safe. This means that God expects Christians to use their God-given talents to preach the gospel.
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God's Grace is Sufficient for Christians in Hard Times
Crisis brings out the best and the worst in humanity. The media has a way of finding the most depraved acts of humanity and turning them into headlines that sow fear in the hearts of people. Trusting God can become habitual. The key is to spend more time in God's Word, and less time reading or listening to the news, or any media.
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Consequences for Eve's Disobedience
Since Eve did not bear a child before GodâÃÂÃÂs punishment, itâÃÂÃÂs impossible to know what sort of birthing experience she could have had, or what God may have originally had in mind for the childbearing process.
Some understanding of the Hebrew words used might shed some light on what God said to Eve.
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Developing a Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Annual Schedule
When creating a schedule, homeschool parents should start with the big picture first, then work down to the daily details. This will help the homeschooling parents know where they are going, and ensure that there is a step-by-step map that shows what it will take to get there.
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The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard Teaches that Many are Called but Few are Chosen
Jesus commanded His disciples to preach God's Word to everyone everywhere in the world, but not all will believe, not all will choose His way. In that sense, He calls everyone and gives them the opportunity to respond, but to be chosen, people must act obediently. This is the lesson in the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard.
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