The Truth of Halloween’s Origin
The truth about Halloween’s origin might surprise us. It actually draws from both Celtic and Christian traditions. So where does the name Halloween come from? Is it Christian or Pagan? Halloween is actually two words smushed together. “Hallow” — or...
Preparing for a New School Year
Preparing for a new school year can add new layers of anxiety. How can a family motivate their students about school with so many complex social issues coming at us? Talk Up Learning Learning is so important. Sadly, too many struggled over the last year. It appears...
Mercy Forgets Every Wrong
“For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” Hebrews 8:12 NKJV Abraham lied. Moses killed a man. Jacob stole his brother’s inheritance. Rahab was a prostitute and Peter denied knowing Jesus. And I...
The Faith of Our Forefathers
America was built on the faith of our forefathers. Among the forefathers signing The Declaration of Independence are familiar names: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Samuel Adams, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, William Whipple,...Feelings of Gratitude
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” — William Arthur Ward Even when things don’t go well, it’s possible to be thankful. I’ve unwrapped those feelings of gratitude. Most of the time they...
Maxine Marsolini