10 Ways to Be Deceived in 2024

A few days ago we considered Legitimate Questions, Legitimate Answers, and warned against believing things diametrically opposed to God's Word. In that post, I promised to return to that idea and today's the day! Deception is pervasive and growing more so every day. Our society is steeped in lies and perversion of truth, and if any of …

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Have You Seen the Star?

I love the Christmas season, don't you? We are quickly approaching the day set aside for us to rejoice in the birth of our Savior. Every day should be one of rejoicing, but it is special when Christians (and even secular people) all over the world focus together on the birth of Jesus. When you celebrate Christmas, …

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When the Last Candle Fades

All good things must come to an end, and for the Jewish people, the final light of Hanukkah has been lit. The joyous 8-day Hanukkah celebration becomes a memory this evening as sundown fades to night. Hanukkah is a celebration of light, and Scripture has much to teach us about light! According to Genesis 1:3, light was …

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Menorah vs Hanukkiah: What’s the Difference?

It's Hanukkah, the joyous Feast of Dedication in which Jews remember the miracle of God in rededication of the Temple in about 165 BC. The Maccabees rose up to revolt against the Seleucids who turned their Temple into a desecrated den of idols! If you know anything about the ancient Temple, you know there was …

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