Origin of Valentine's Day

3 possible Christian stories behind Valentines Day and 3 Ideas for making it a Christ-centered holiday. #BibleLoveNotes #Bible #Valentine #ValentinesDay

 Some believe Valentine’s Day began as a pagan holiday, but no one knows for sure.

There are three Christian legends about St. Valentine:
  • He was a priest who continued to perform marriages after the Roman Emperor outlawed marriage.
  • He was killed trying to rescue Christians imprisoned for their faith.
  • He fell in love with a jailer’s daughter while he was in prison for his faith.
Like many holidays, we’ll never know the exact origin, so let's adopt one that glorifies Christ and create traditions of our own. 

Valentine’s Day is a great time to:

 1. Write Christ a “love letter.” 
2. Fill your journal with praise for the God who is love and who gives love (1 John 4:7-8). 
3. Memorize, recite, or copy by hand the love chapter--1 Corinthians 13.

No matter the origin, let’s redeem Valentine’s Day by making it a time to celebrate Christ’s love.
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Valentine's History
This is my husband, my Valentine for over 50 years 💙



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3 possible Christian stories behind Valentines Day and 3 Ideas for making it a Christ-centered holiday.

3 possible Christian stories behind Valentines Day and 3 Ideas for making it a Christ-centered holiday.


3 possible Christian stories behind Valentines Day and 3 Ideas for making it a Christ-centered holiday.


8 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Hi Gail - I love this, lets take back the good stuff and point others to Jesus! God bless
    Tracy

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  2. NonaFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Gail, I agree, let's redeem the Day. This is the day the Lord has made. Rejoice and be glad. Blessings,Nona

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  3. UnknownFebruary 13, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    I really liked the idea of writing a love note to God in my journal.

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  4. CeilFebruary 14, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Hi Gail! I hope my relationship with the Lord shows how much I love him. But it's days like today that help me to especially praise and thank him...and thank the people in my life who love me too.
    Happy Valentine's Day to you :)
    Ceil

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  5. trulyblessedDecember 16, 2014 at 2:47 PM

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  6. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comDecember 16, 2014 at 8:01 PM

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  7. ChristineFebruary 6, 2018 at 11:40 AM

    Fourty years is a grest example and such a blessing for all to see, especially your family and friends.
    Celebrating with you this Valentines Day, Christ’s love.

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  8. Bear Von LabFebruary 14, 2020 at 12:36 PM

    Love that photo of you sbd your Valentine!
    Super sweet!
    Blessings on this day.
    May the love of God fill your mind body and soul!
    💞Marilynn

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