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For those drawn to the rich history and fierce spirit of the Vikings, a Viking-style handfasting ceremony offers a powerful way to celebrate love. Handfasting, a ritual rooted in ancient tradition, symbolizes the binding ...

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Throughout history, religious festivals have been important markers of cultural identity and community connection. Today, many of these ancient celebrations are making a comeback, giving people a way to connect with thei ...

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In a surprising turn of events within the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has recently ordered the removal of Bishop Joseph Strickland from the diocese of Tyler, Texas. This decision has brought to the forefront the ongoin ...

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Humans have always been fascinated by what happens after death, and it's not at all surprising. After all, no one truly knows what happens when they die until they are, well, dead. And it's not exactly like they can come ...

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Social media can be very useful when used well. Individuals use their accounts to check in with friends, even if it's just once a year when they get a reminder about their birthdays. Churches can use their platforms to b ...

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There are 5 steps to the Catholic confession process. Whether you're new or just looking for a refresher, here are the basics of understanding confession.

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For many people of faith, reading is a large part of spiritual growth. Books can inform, advise, inspire and encourage your church members. A community library is a good way to share books, and it doesn’t have to cost ...

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Salt is mentioned throughout the Bible, in both the Old and New Testaments. Understanding its role in ancient times can help you understand scripture. In Israel, the Dead Sea was a source of salt, which in the Old Testam ...

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Archaeology doesn’t always get the press it deserves. That could be because it’s very difficult to date historical artifacts. Maybe it’s because history just isn’t that exciting. But these archaeo ...

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In the Book of Numbers in the Old Testament, Moses sends out 12 spies to the land of Canaan. Scripture gives us the name of the men who went, the most notable of whom was Joshua, the man who would lead Israel after the d ...

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