The oft-quoted aphorism, "Blood is thicker than water," is understood to mean that ties to the family come first before any other alliances. Another proverb or aphorism, "The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water …
J. B. Phillips' translation of I John 3:1-2 shows striking perception: Consider the incredible love that the Father has shown us in allowing us to be called "children of God" and that is not just what we are called, but what we are. This …
We serve a God who is positive, working toward a glorious future for Himself and the multitudes of sons and daughters He is preparing for that wonderful world tomorrow. He has made it possible through His Spirit for us to be optimistic …

(18) And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him; and the child was cured from that very hour.
The gospels record the boy's horrible symptoms: severe convulsions, foaming at the mouth, grinding of the teeth, and general rigidity of body. Due to sudden attacks, he often fell into the fire and into the water. Another …
Sunset on October 31 marks the beginning of All Hallows' Eve, better known as Halloween, the beginning of All Hallows (or Saints') Day. Many of our readers are already well familiar with the origins of this pagan celebration - a Celtic harvest festival that included spiritism and superstitious rituals, later co-opted by the Roman Catholic Church and joined with its celebration of All Saints' Day. The origins of this now-"Christian" holiday are easily researched, so they will not be detailed here. Most who celebrate this time see it as harmless fun, a chance for the kiddies to be creative …
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