No Christmas? Not for Jehovahs Witnesses.
Written by Dana Ford, Relate Contributing Writer For many, it’s hard to imagine life without the celebration of Christmas. Countries from around the globe embrace this festivity with their own cultural spin. It’s always fun to learn about traditions they perform, the way they worship and the food they make on that special day. For [...]
All Dogs Go to Heaven: Is It True?
Written by Dana Ford, Relate Contributing Writer Where do animals go when they die? Some Christians believe that when they die, their souls enter a kingdom called Heaven. In Heaven, everything is perfect and life is eternal. But some Christians wonder, “When I go to Heaven, will I see my pets?” According to theologians, (experts [...]
Put the CHRISTmas back in Holidays- Don’t Be So Stressed
Written by Kristin Larmore, Web Editor It’s such a shame- some people have reduced Christmas to merely a holiday. Hey- not all of us celebrate Christmas, so we’re not allowed to talk about it now? This “Happy Holidays” stuff just isn’t cutting it. And you know why? Because the phrase “Happy Holidays” is simply celebrating the gifts, [...]
The Point of Purgatory?
Written by Kristin Larmore, Relate Intern Where do we go when we die? Of course, this isn’t a question most of us want to ask ourselves or reflect on constantly. But if we have faith and believe God is there, living our life showing kindness and compassion for others, we have no reason to worry. We’re going to heaven to [...]
Ringing in Yearly Yom Kippur
Written by Kathryn Austin, Relate Intern Despite the fact that last week was Rosh Hashanah, there is yet another important Jewish holiday coming up this week! This week is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Generally regarded as the most important Jewish holiday, this is a 25-hour observance to confess one’s sins of the year [...]
Rosh Hashanah is This Week!
Written by Kathryn Austin, Relate Intern Happy New Year! Not feeling like January yet outside? Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is coming up this week, so what better time to review and learn about the importance of this holiday to Jewish people? Rosh Hashanah, like the American New Year, is spent pondering on the [...]
Happy 500th Birthday, John Calvin!
Written by Kathryn Austin, Relate Intern This past July, John Calvin celebrated his 500th birthday, which is quite a notable event in Christianity. No matter what your faith is, Calvin can be celebrated as a bringer of huge religious reforms, impacting the state of religion (Reformation pun!) in the 16th century. His ideas and influences [...]
Documentary Tool for Religious Understanding Everywhere
Written by Kristin Larmore, Relate Intern Think about the number of teens out there. An unfathomable number, right? Now think about that number in terms of religious beliefs. You might be surrounded by some that believe similar things within your community, but imagine what’s out there! It’s easy to be caught up in our own [...]
Explore the Healing Waters
Written by Kristin Larmore, Relate Intern Believe it or not, some Christians see water as a healing, cleansing agent- sometimes literal in all sense of the word. Not only does it wash the exterior, but it sometimes holds the power to cleanse the interior from disease. Sound like a spiritual experience? One of the most visited Christian shrines in [...]
Do You Have a Guardian Angel?
Written By Katie Hinderer, Web Editor Many Christians believe in Guardian Angels, do you? In basic terms, a Guardian Angel is a spiritual being that looks out for a specific person. While not a ‘must-believe’ article of the Christian faith, many Christians do believe that they have an angel that acts as their protector and [...]
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