February 3, 2021 What is Ash Wednesday? People unfamiliar with Christianity may wonder why they see others who in an early day in March have a smudge of ash on their faces. Here’s why. …
November 16, 2020 Starbucks Redeemed! After suffering stiff criticism from some Christians for eliminating snow flakes from it seasonal coffee cups some time ago, the caffeine giant has come…
May 2, 2020 The Date and Meaning of Mother’s Day 2020 The date of Mother’s Day in 2020 is May 12. But you might also be interested in learning more about the meaning and history…
May 20, 2018 A Theology Fit for a Picnic In the calendar of the Christian year, there is often a strange confluence of Trinity Sunday with Memorial Day weekend. That’s true this year…
March 23, 2017 Looking Ahead: Mother’s Day 2017 Will the real Mother’s Day Please Stand Up? Many people see Mother’s Day as a secular holiday, designed by the greeting card industry, promoted…
February 15, 2017 What is the date of Easter 2017? The date of Easter in 2017 is April 16 for most Protestants and Catholics. This year for Eastern Orthodox Christians it is also April 16. For…
October 2, 2016 Halloween The Date of Halloween in 2016 is Monday, October 31st. It is one of those holidays that never disappoints, always occuring on the same date….
May 30, 2016 What is Ramadan? Ramadan is not a holiday, but a holy month. It is the ninth month of the Muslim year, in which “the Qur’an was sent…