“Extending an olive branch” is an expression that has its origin from the aforementioned story of the dove bringing back an olive branch to Noah. This tree has been of great importance to the Christians through ages. It is said that the “Tree of Life” that is there in the garden 9f...
On today’s Thought For The Day, James riffs on a conversation in the Corbett Report comments about the Exxon logo and the surprising things hidden in many corporate logos. SHOW NOTES: Comment thread on Exxon logo Interview 191 – Freeman Fly(clip: 4m27s – 9m43s) ...
Dear Loved Ones, we are not the first Christians to fail, but remember it is Christ’s faith, power and strength, yes, His grace that will get us through, call out to Him, because you cannot defeat sin or sickness in our own strength, the Bible says that the flesh profiteth nothing,...
Symbolism isa literary device where symbols work to represent ideas. In symbolism, the symbols align with the overall tone and theme of the poem. That is, if it's a tough subject, the words take on a negative or morose tone, while the symbols evoke images of cold or dark objects. What...
One of the most iconic symbols of Christmas is the Christmas tree, often decorated with lights, ornaments, and gifts. The tradition of decorating a tree is believed to have originated from ancient Germanic tribes who worshipped trees during the winter solstice....
Religion inspired early visions of voluntary communistic principles. In the Bible’sBook of Acts, for example, the first Christians practiced a simple kind of freely chosen communal living as a way of maintaining solidarity and avoiding the evils associated with the private ownership of worldly posse...
Is the triquetra a Catholic symbol? The triquetra symbol is not inherently Catholic, but Christians in Europe adopted various symbols, practices, and holidays from Pagan tribes and clans. Some Christian denominations use the triquetra to represent the father, son, and holy spirit. Is the triquetra...
This coming Sunday, Christians across the world will celebrate Pentecost. In fact, not all Christians recognize this holiday (holy day). But it is generally honored in liturgical churches (Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Eastern Orthodox, etc.), in Pentecostal and Charismatic churches, and in...
Christians to be baptized at Easter,which celebrates new life in God.However,the festival of Easter stretches back to pre-Christian times,too.It gets its name and some symbols,including the Easter Bunny,from the Pagan Spring Equinox festival,which is a celebration of spring and also of new ...
Easter is one of the most important holidays in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe was sent to Earth to offer salvation from sin. For many, Easter is also a time to reflect on the meaning of life and the power of...