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The Word "Religion"
Do you know where the word "religion" comes from? Turns out it can be traced back to Cicero!
Not a Virtue
There's a difference between something being good and being a virtue. Let's break it down, shall we?
Shine Like the Stars
We are called to be righteous and to shine like the stars.
2022 Word of the Year - Devotion
My word for 2022 is "Devotion."
Reflection on "Intentional"
My word for 2021 was "Intentional." Here are my reflections on how it informed my year.
People, Events, Ideas
Eleanor Roosevelt had an observation about our topics of conversation--let's consider her wisdom on people, events, and ideas.
Coming and Eternal
I love that we can view Jesus both as coming...and eternal. A wonderful reflection for any holiday season.
My Unceasing Thanksgiving
Have you ever paused to think that our obedience is a form of thanksgiving?
Fruit Cake
Holiday History ~ Why fruitcake is a traditional gift
Red and Green
Holiday History ~ Ever wonder why we decorate with red and green at Christmas?
Boxing Day
Holiday History ~ How much do you know about Boxing Day?
12 Days of Christmas
Holiday History ~ How much do you know about the 12 Days of Christmas (the tradition, not the song)?
Egg Nog
Holiday History ~ Ever wonder about the history of eggnog as a holiday drink?
Happy Christmas
Holiday History ~ Do you say "merry" or "happy" Christmas?
Iceland's Jolabokaflod
Holiday History ~ We've been hearing a lot about Iceland's "Jolabokaflod" in recent years...but do you know its history?
Noel
Holiday History ~ Do you know what "noel" really means (other than "Christmas" in French)?
Christmas Trees
Holiday History ~ Ever wonder why we bring trees into our house for Christmas?
Wreaths
Holiday History ~ Do you know why we hang wreaths on our doors?
Cookies
Holiday History ~ Do you know why we make cookies at Christmas?
Good King Wenceslas
Holiday History ~ Do you know the true story of Good King Wenceslas?
When Thanksgiving Came
Whether a national holiday or not, Thanksgiving has a long history!
Praise and Thanksgiving
Let me share a Puritan prayer of praise and Thanksgiving with you today!
Thankful for You
When I pause to count the things I'm thankful for, YOU certainly make the list!
Being Thankful - Especially Now
When it's hardest is when we most need to be thankful.
Cornucopia
How much do you know about the tradition of the cornucopia?
Storytelling People
We are a storytelling people. Which stories are you choosing to believe?
Easy Answers or Deep Questions
Are we asking deep questions...or just accepting easy answers?
Soft Spots
Ever cut up a pumpkin that was rotten inside? I did--and when I became aware of the soft spots in it, it made me wonder about where they exist in my life too.
Spooky Words
We run into a lot of "spooky" words this season...so let's take a look at the words themselves and their histories!
Eagerness?
Are we living out our lives and our faith with the eagerness of a child?