Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! On today’s episode, we dive into a bit of the history of Thanksgiving, which is really quite fascinating and has given me a greater appreciation for the holiday. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving as a national holiday in the midst of the Civil War. Despite the darkness which loomed over the United States of America, Lincoln encouraged a time of prayer and thanksgiving to God for all of the good things He had provided American citizens with, even in the face of heavy challenges. This should serve as a reminder for us as Americans today to be thankful for everything God HAS given us rather than focusing on the things we do not yet have. Take the time this Thanksgiving to thank God for everything He has done for you, especially the fact that He sent his Son to die on the cross and rise again so that we do not have to face eternal condemnation. THAT is something to be thankful for. We end this episode with some of my favorite “thanksgiving” Bible verses and by sharing all of the things our listeners are thankful for, which they submitted on Instagram. Thank you to all who watch and listen to Bible Time with Charlie. I’m thankful FOR YOU! Love you all. Happy Thanksgiving!

History of Thanksgiving Sources:

https://www.dayspringchristian.com/blog/the-true-history-of-thanksgiving/

https://visit.archives.gov/whats-on/explore-exhibits/thanksgiving-historical-perspectives

https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/docs/transcript_for_abraham_lincoln_thanksgiving_proclamation_1863.pdf

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The Bible is more than just a book. It is alive (Hebrews 4:12), it is our medicine (Proverbs 4:22) and it is our guiding light (Psalm 119:105). In a world that is afraid, broken, sick, confused, and angry, it is SO important to remain in God's Word daily. It is the only way to avoid the hurt and pain caused by this world. By reading your Bible everyday, you will find that life will become so much better and you will feel different. We need to get into the habit of daily Bible reading and prayer. It really makes a difference in your life. We need to spend less time on social media, and more time in the Word.

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What do the 10 commands that were written to the Israelites 3,000 years ago have to do with us today? A LOT. The 10 Commandments are so relevant to us today and as Christians we should absolutely not dismiss them. Jesus Himself spoke of the 10 commandments and He even fulfilled God’s intention for them in the New Testament by getting more specific about what some of the commands mean. We dive into each of the 10 commandments in today’s episode and carefully evaluate them and ourselves to see if we are truly living up to obeying God’s commands. Jesus says Himself in John 14:15, “if you love me, obey my commandments.”

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God promises us so much, and it's so important as Christians to know and understand His promises. God promises us healing, forgiveness, protection, joy, peace, prosperity, and so much more. In today's episode, we dive into scripture and talk about the promises of God, how to approach God, how to go about asking Him for things, and how important it is to obey Him, because true love for God is obeying His commandments. Enjoy!

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Today we read an entire book of the Bible -- the Book of Jude. Jude covers topics such as idolatry, heresy and false prophets, sin, and end times, and it's only about 2 pages long. We cover the all the basis in today's episode and we touch on all the hype surrounding Israel as well. It's so important to read our Bibles in times like today when misinformation and lies are all over the place. If you want the truth, read your Bible. God gave us the answers thousands of years ago. It's time to start taking what He said seriously. At the end of this episode, we read some of the Bible verses you all submitted online! Enjoy.

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Today we dive into Romans 3 and talk about how no one is good. Only God is good. There are many people today who claim they know the "truth" -- they claim they are "good" -- however there is only One who is good and there is only one who knows the truth, and that is God. If you want to seek truth, seek the Word of God. Take your attention off of the internet and begin to set your eyes on the Bible. In a time full of lies and deception it is so important that we are not deceived. Stop looking to man for the answers and start looking to God. The answers are found in His Word.

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Today, we dive into Romans 2. In this chapter, Paul talks about God's righteous judgement and that it isn't who you are, where you come from, or how you look on the outside that matters, it's all about what is on the inside. God looks at the heart. I can be the greatest "Christian" in the world on the outside -- I can wear a Jesus hat and a cross necklace and have a huge smile on my face -- but if my heart is corrupt, then none of that matters. We can't just look and talk like a Christian, we must ACT like one, whether we are out in public or alone in our room. Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.

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What are the origins of Halloween? How did it get to the United States of America? Is it really as dark as it seems? Do witches, Neo-pagans, and sorcerers perform special rituals on Halloween? As Christians, should we celebrate Halloween? We talk about all of this and more on today's episode. I've covered Halloween in the past, but not to this extent. Buckle up and get ready to learn and discern! Enjoy.

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