Have you ever seen an online post that was so wrong that it makes you feel like you have to respond to it? I’m sure you’ve had that urge if you’ve been on social media long enough. While I don’t have a social media account, I do subscribe to a few newsletters created by authors. …
Monthly Archives: February 2021
About Lent
The word “Lent” comes from the old English word lencten meaning “spring season.” But its earlier name, quadragesima (which is Latin for “fortieth”), better reflected the spirit of the holiday. Lent is a solemn Christian observance of the forty-day-long fast Jesus underwent in the desert. Accordingly, the early Christians observed Lent by not letting a …
Times of Romance
Valentine’s Day is the day when we celebrate love for love’s sake. On this day, we show our appreciation for our fellow man through courtly love – that is, the exchange of warm words and sweet treats. Like so many American holidays, it began as a minor feast day for a Catholic saint and grew …
Life is a Gift
Just last Tuesday, I had my twenty-fifth birthday, and next Tuesday is my mother’s birthday (I’m not telling you her age, though). Realizing that I’m now a quarter-century old has given me cause to reflect on my life. I’ve written before about the importance of gratitude – the importance of thanking God for all the …