Vampires, werewolves, and ghosts are Halloween staples that have been part of our mythology for years and flow generously out of the woodwork during October. While the folktale versions are but imaginative fiction, every powerful myth has a foundation. These fantastical creatures originated in early European imagination, and even before, but have gained a strong […]
August 9th is National Book Lovers Day when bibliophiles are urged to toss aside their smartphones and turn off their TVs in favor of a good book of ink-filled paper. While the urge is toward worldly books, I strongly urge leaning toward a heavenly one instead—and not only on the one holiday but on each
This month we celebrate Independence Day on July Fourth, a day with fireworks, great food, and the gathering of family and friends to honor the spilled blood of our forefathers to create a nation considered the greatest on Earth. But even more precious than the blood of our fathers is the blood of our savior,
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God loves men and women equally, but in His infinite wisdom, He assigned different roles to each of the sexes. Few fathers can be as gentle and nurturing as our motherly counterparts, but we have important parts to play in the leadership of our families, communities, and country. As Christians, we are reformed into the
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One thing we share in common is a Mother. We all have one and many of us are one. This month, on a special day, we celebrate the essence of motherhood, a role woven into the very fabric of creation. The Bible paints vivid portraits of mothers who shaped destinies, whispered wisdom, and cradled dreams. Let’s explore some few biblical significances while revering the nurturing
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Hearts, candy, and romance are on the minds of most as February 14th approaches. While Valentine’s Day emphasizes romantic love, the Bible invites us to celebrate a deeper, all-encompassing love: Agape. Based on the Greek word for “unconditional love,” Agape transcends emotion. It’s the love God embodies—a love that gave rise to creation, sent Jesus
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A common practice of the world is to make New Year’s resolutions that nearly always falter by the time candy hearts and flowers are heaped upon loved ones. But Christians do things differently. Rather than resolutions, we commit to scriptural principles that change our lives and spirits. Let’s consider a few: Forgive those who have
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As we enter the hustle and bustle of the intensely commercialized holiday season, please take a reflective moment to forget about gift exchanging and festive foods, and instead meditate on the true reason for celebration, the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. The messenger Gabriel appeared to Mary, a young woman from Nazareth, over 2,000
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In Colossians 4:2, Paul admonishes us to pray with conviction and to approach it with an attitude of watchfulness and thankfulness, expressing our gratitude to God for all He has done for us. We should acknowledge His goodness and sovereignty in our lives while reminding ourselves of all the wonderful things He has provided, both
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This month we celebrate with fireworks, parades, and barbeques the 2nd Continental Congress’s ratification of the Declaration of Independence that would lead to the formation of the United States of America, arguably still the best country on Earth. While evidence supporting that position is admittedly waning, it does not change one fact: we are dual
