Halloween
Why Churches invented Trick or Treating: the bizarre history most people don’t know.
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Throughout the middle ages people believed in a theological concept called purgatory…a place between heaven and hell where certain people could pay for their sins. Of course, most scholars don’t believe the concept even exists in the Bible (which I agree with). Some credit Pope Gregory the 1st (late 6th century) as the originator. But…
Read More 4 Time Tested Tricks for Avoiding Holiday Weight: Candy Survival Skills
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As Christians, we all know that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit; but some of us are building a mega-church. And the problem with bad eating is that it often takes awhile before we experience the real ramifications. Over the years, I’ve really struggled keeping my weight in check. I’m doing great…
Read More The Strange History of Trick or Treating… Prayer?
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Throughout the middle ages people believed in a theological concept called purgatory…a place between heaven and hell where certain people could pay for their sins. Of course, most scholars don’t believe the concept even exists in the Bible (which I agree with). Some credit Pope Gregory the 1st (late 6th century) as the originator. But…
Read More Do Witches Truly Like Halloween? – Insights from the Witch Capital of the U.S.
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For most people, witches only exist in the Wizard of Oz; but, it’s actually a serious bona fide religious affiliation. Here in Minneapolis / St. Paul, there are allegedly over 20,000 witches (or Neo-pagans as many of them prefer), And in the Twin Cities alone, there are around 234 active covens. Strangely, we even have…
Read More The Strange History of Trick or Treating … Prayer?
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Throughout the middle ages people believed in a theological concept called purgatory…a place between heaven and hell where certain people could pay for their sins before entering heaven. Of course, Evangelical scholars don’t believe the concept even exists in the Bible. Some credit Pope Gregory the 1st (late 6th century) as the originator. But keep this belief…
Read More 4 Time-Tested Tricks to Avoid Holiday Weight!
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As Christians, we all know that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit; but some of us are building a mega-church. And the problem with bad eating is that it often takes awhile before we experience the real ramifications. For years, my wife has told me: “Peter, you have a unique ability to…
Read More The Strange History of Trick or Treating – Prayer?
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Throughout the middle ages people believed in a theological concept called purgatory…a place between heaven and hell where certain people could pay for their sins before entering heaven. Of course, Evangelical scholars don’t believe the concept even exists in the Bible. Some credit Pope Gregory the 1st (late 6th century) as the originator. But keep…
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