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This Day in Christian History

On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his famous 95-Thesis to the University's bulletin board—the Castle Church door, formally challenging church leaders on the practice of selling indulgences and outlining the biblical doctrine of justification by grace alone. Portrait of Martin ...

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About.co... General — October 31

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The Beginning and the End of Wisdom

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom." (Proverbs 1:7a, SENT) If the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, what then is the end of wisdom? In this topical devotional, J. Webb Mealy discusses the fear of the Lord and the meaning of Proverbs 1:7a. He suggests that the...

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About.co... General — October 30

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Guest Book Review: The Last Word by N.T. Wright

The latest guest book review is The Last Word by N.T. Wright, an easy-to-read summary of the many contemporary controversies over the authority of Scripture. By surveying the past, Wright helps Christians better understand the opposing views on the validity of the Bible and the questions that tod...

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About.co... General — October 28

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What Does the Bible Say About Halloween?

Christian perspectives on Halloween are strongly divided. Here are three differing views to consider: "... Halloween is anything but harmless. It focuses one's attention on witchcraft and demonism, which flies in the face of the holy God Almighty! When parents not only allow but also...

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About.co... General — October 27

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This Week's Testimony: Nancy's Pink Blanket

All alone at age ten, with a mentally ill, hospitalized mother and a father who had just passed away, Nancy went to stay with her elderly widowed aunt. Living with this harsh, strict woman, Nancy dearly missed the closeness and love she had once known with her father, until one day in a moment o...

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About.co... General — October 26

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Show Off Your Homemade Advent Wreaths

Advent begins on Sunday, November 29 this year—that's only about a month away! Many Christian families celebrate the Christmas season with an Advent wreath during the weeks prior to Christmas Day. Homemade advent wreaths make for a fun family project and a great way for parents to teach the...

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About.co... General — October 24