We sometimes sing the song, “Did You Think to Pray?” In one of the verses, it mentions the “Balm of Gilead.” This is a term we may or may not be familiar with. What exactly is the Balm of Gilead? In order to have a better understanding and appreciation for the words we’re singing, let [...]
Balm of Gilead
Posted on December 5, 2009 at 2:15 am by Andy Sochor
Halloween
Posted on October 26, 2009 at 9:36 pm by Andy Sochor
[This article was written by Bryan Matthew Dockens.]
Halloween originated as “All Hallows’ Eve,” the night prior to “All Hallows’ Day,” that is “All Saints’ Day” on which Catholics honor their pantheon of so-called “saints.” Neither Halloween nor All Saints Day has any basis in scripture. Each is the invention of the Catholic Church, amounting to [...]
