John Ragon
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2023
How to Choose the Best Camp for Your Christian School
Over the last 27+ years of running our Gospel-driven camp for Christian schools, we’ve hosted dozens of school retreats for senior trips, fall/spring break, middle school retreats, and high school …
2023
Jesus Came To Glorify The Father | Advent
There is no question that Jesus came to glorify the Father. John 12 and John 17 make this purpose abundantly clear. But, why? And—how does that work? God the Father …
2023
How To Pray For Muslims During Ramadan 2024
March 10 – April 9, 2024 March 10 marks the annual 30 days of fasting by Muslims around the world. During Ramadan 2024, over 1.8 billion men, women, and children …
2021
Alms Tax for the Poor and the Needy (Pillar 3)
Required Tax for the Poor and Needy (zakat) Islamic law requires Muslims to pay a tax, referred to as “alms” (zakat). This tax is usually a 2.5% tax levied on …
2021
The 5 Daily Prayers of Islam (Pillar 2)
Five Daily Prayers (Salat ) Muslims are required to pray fives times each day, facing Mecca in the East. These prayers are delivered up to Allah at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, …
2021
The Muslim Profession of Faith (Pillar 1)
What is the Muslim Profession of Faith (Shahadah)? “There is no God but God, and Muhammad is his prophet.” The Shahadah is the one key thing required for someone to …
2021
Advent: Some Worship and Some Reject
Day 25 Personal Study “And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For …
2021
Advent: The Birth of Jesus Christ
Day 24 Personal Study “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was …
2021
Advent: Zechariah’s Prophecy
Day 23 Personal Study “And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, ‘Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,for he has visited and redeemed his …
2021
Advent: The Birth of John the Baptist
Day 22 Personal Study “Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great …