"As Christians, Jesus’ death and resurrection teach us to trust God as to why death exists, and what happens to us once we die. So …
The Day of the Dead
"In some locations, celebrants wear shells on their clothing, so that when they dance, the noise will wake up the …
Digging Deeper: Reformation Sunday
by Sharon Ely Pearson It was on October 31, 1517, that Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the door of the church in …
A Model for Mother’s Day: Julian of Norwich
In our excessively active world, a world that assaults us daily with e-mail, faxes, junk mail, bills, memos, phone calls …
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Digging Deeper: Martin Luther Model of Faith
"Christ is being preached in the gospel and is growing and increasing in the world. But his is a strange growing, one …
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Saint Valentine
"This can become a wonderful service project for children of all ages. Valentines can be made for the sick or homebound, those in …
The Real Saint Nick
"Almighty God, in your love you gave your servant Nicholas of Myra a perpetual name for deeds of kindness both on land and sea: …
Light Against Darkness: A Christian History of Halloween
"Of all people, Christians should be joyful. The challenge is to use the creativity of the Creator to celebrate both the light and …
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