Have you ever found yourself caught in the embrace of cherished traditions, those familiar threads weaving through the tapestry of your life? The warmth of holiday memories, the joy of family gatherings—these traditions often feel like an integral part of who we are. But in the gentle balance between faith and tradition, a thought emerges: … Continue reading Can We Turn What God Calls Bad into Good?
Amidst the glittering lights and festive cheer, a parable unfolds, inviting us to examine the delicate dance between holiday traditions and true faith. Picture two paths diverging, each offering a unique approach to share Christ amid the allure of seasonal customs. In this tale, we journey through the twinkling maze of Christmas trees and the … Continue reading A Parable About Sharing Christ through Holiday Traditions
In the heart of a town, two fathers stood as neighbors, each with a son, driven by a common desire to honor God. Both attended church faithfully, praying and reading the Bible with their sons. Yet, their paths diverged, shaping the destinies of their families. The first father, unwavering in his commitment to God, faced … Continue reading A Heartfelt Reflection on Family Traditions (The Parable of Two Fathers)
In the tender narrative of a devoted widower, a poignant tale unfolds—a love story marked by cherished habits and traditions. This man, who once joyfully celebrated his first wife’s preferences with flowers, candy, and thoughtful gestures, found himself caught in the grip of those very traditions when she passed away. Just to be clear, this … Continue reading The Widower Who Remarried: a Parable for the Holidays
Most Christians today are taught that the appointed times, or Moedim, of Yahweh, are obsolete in Christ… that is if they are taught about them at all. What is interesting is that these same people cling tightly to man-made holidays like Christmas which were never called for biblically and are mixed and mingled with pagan … Continue reading In Yeshua We Have More Reason to Celebrate God’s Appointed Times
YHWH set forth some instructions for celebrating holy days. These are not largely taught or truly practiced in our culture today. We seem to have unlimited appetite for declaring a celebration or recognition day for almost anything under the sun, but we often fail to focus on celebrating what God instructs us to do. Many … Continue reading Celebrate Yahweh’s Holy Days
St. Patrick’s day, like so many celebrations in our culture today, has a blend of Christian roots and pagan traditions all mixed together. Starting with the name, we should consider St. Patrick. Put aside for a moment the Catholic church’s definition of “saint” and the discussion about it’s inconsistency with the Biblical use of the … Continue reading Should A Christian Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
There can easily be constant pressure to accept the traditions and ways of men or the culture around us. In many cases, it may be what we grew up with. It could be filled with great family memories from childhood and generations of family tradition. Everyone around us may be doing something a certain way … Continue reading If God Says Something Is Bad, Can We Make it Good?
This is a parable about sharing Christ with non-Christians through holiday traditions. This is not a biblical parable, but it is similar to historical choices that the church has made regarding holiday traditions. There were two men, each of whom wanted to share Christ with others. In this situation, they both wanted to reach Buddhists, … Continue reading A Parable About Sharing Christ Through Holiday Tradition
Just to be clear, this is not a biblical parable, but one based on biblical teaching and one that is true many times over. There is a story about a young man who was happily married. He loved his wife very much. To show it, he learned her favorite flowers, and favorite candy, learned how … Continue reading The Parable of the Widower Who Remarried
