February 9, 2019 The Paradox of Valentine’s Day It is a strange holiday indeed that turns our thoughts towards love, and most often, romantic love, but at the same time bears the…
November 26, 2018 They Tried to Outlaw Christmas It appears that in 2018 there are some who think that there is a “war on Christmas.” Donald Trump has taken up the battle…
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…
December 9, 2017 Christmas is Wonderful, but is it Real? The message of Christmas is comforting, but when one considers the persistence of warfare and other human ills, is it’s promise of peace on…
March 31, 2017 Easter Recipes One of the most inviting aspects of Easter is the chance to get together with family after church to share love around a great…
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…
February 8, 2016 Easter Blend Last Christmas, some Christians were outraged when Starbucks removed reindeer and ornaments from its holiday coffee cups. They accused the coffee giant of launching…
