The Light of Christ Journey

Encouraging people on their journey with Christ

What are the days of awe? These are the days between the Festival of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement. These two Jewish festivals are the first of three fall Festivals that begin in September and October of our calendar. Festival of Trumpets Begins Days of Awe God gives limited instructions for the Festival of …

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What is redemption? The dictionary has several definitions. 1) the act, process, or an instance of serving to offset or compensate for a defect, or 2) the act of exchanging something for money or an award. [1] I remember redeeming S&H Green Stamps as a child. We would receive these stamps when we bought groceries. …

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What is a yearly celebration that is important in your family? Many families celebrate holidays with a purpose. Perhaps it is Christmas or Easter. Or maybe your family has a group of birthdays in one month that become a big celebration. Often, we celebrate milestones in life, such as anniversaries or graduations. But each of …

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     Don’t be startled by God’s call because He is always working in our lives in ways we are not aware of. Noah was going about his life when God called him to build an ark to save his family from the flood. Moses was a simple Shepherd in the Sinai desert when God called …

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What is atonement? A dictionary definition includes:  Amends or reparation made for an injury or wrong; compensation An individual’s reconciliation with God by means of repentance and confession of one’s transgressions. The reconciliation of God and humans brought about by the redemptive life and death of Jesus.[1] Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur The Hebrew …

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What are the days of awe? These are the days between the Feast of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement. These two Jewish feasts are the first of three fall feasts that begin in September and October of our calendar. Feast of Trumpets Begins Days of Awe God gives limited instructions for the Feast of …

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