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Understanding Leaven The observance of the Days of Unleavened Bread occurs each spring. In 2025, these holy days begin at sunset on April 12 and continue until sunset on April 19. This period is outlined in the Biblical record and should still be kept actively now. Exodus 12:18–20 instructs that no leaven should be present in any home from the evening of the fourteenth day until the evening of the twenty-first day of the first month. Anyone consuming leavened food is to be cut off from Israel. Early Christians embraced this period of reflection, a practice still maintained by the Church of God to this day.  The Symbolism of Leaven The Bible uses the image of leaven to convey important spiritual truths. Deuteronomy 16:4 tells us that “no leaven shall be seen among you,” which implies two crucial ideas: 1. There exists a hidden type of leaven. 2. We must eliminate every trace of this leaven in our lives—both literally and metaphorically—by cleansing ourselves of known sins. Jesus him...

Earthquakes Rock Myanmar and Thailand TCWriter – March 28, 2025 A 7.7-magnitude earthquake centered in Myanmar sent shockwaves throughout Southeast Asia on Friday, leaving widespread devastation and triggering urgent rescue efforts. In Myanmar, a mosque in Taungoo partially collapsed—claiming at least three lives—and a hotel in Aung Ban collapsed, resulting in two deaths and 20 injuries. In Bangkok, Thailand, a 30-story high-rise under construction crumbled, trapping 81 people in its rubble; local officials report three fatalities at the site. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake struck at lunchtime with a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock just 12 minutes later. The epicentre was near Sagaing, close to Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city. Earlier tremors in Taiwan and Tibet underscore that nature’s might is on full display. What Happened The initial tremor rattled central Myanmar, triggering panic and significant structural d...