Results for: "February"

American Christianity, Calendar Articles, February, Social Theology

Listen The Father of America, George Washington, was born on February 22. But in honor of our first President, the third Monday of February has been designated as the day to remember his stature in America’s life. In 1880, a federal holiday honoring George Washington was implemented by and Act of Congress for government offices in the District of Columbia and expanded in 1885 to...Read more... Read more...

Calendar Articles, February, Social Theology

Listen The exact origin of Valentine’s Day is shrouded in mystery. It was common for early Christians to commemorate the life and ministry of well-known Christian leaders by observing a day of annual celebration in their honor. However, exactly who the honoree is cannot be determined with certainty. The romantic element was never a part of the observance of this day until...Read more... Read more...

American Christianity, Calendar Articles, February, Social Theology

Listen Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He is remembered most for having successfully led his country through one of the greatest crises in American history–the American Civil War. His efforts led to the preservation of the Union, the abolition of...Read more... Read more...

Calendar Articles, Christian Living (Articles), February, February Articles, Social Theology

Listen Emboldened secularism and irreligion threatens not only the Christian foundation of America, but more importantly threatens the spiritual life of believers and their churches. By denying the historical facts concerning the positive influence of Christianity, atheism, agnosticism, and various forms of irreligion seek to rob Christianity of its global influence. As a result, these...Read more... Read more...

Annual Schedule, Calendar Articles, February, March, Social Theology

Listen In the Western Church, Ash Wednesday is observed the first day of Lent, being the seventh Wednesday before Easter. The practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of followers is to remind them of the brevity of life, the sorrow they should feel for their sins, and the necessity of changing their lives to conform to the will of God. It has been observed from the early Middle Ages...Read more... Read more...