This is the week that Passover begins for those in our Jewish and Christian communities. The story of Passover is a powerful event that defines the narrative of these two religions. The idea of passing over something always...
Born and raised on the small island of New Zealand, Marjorie and her sister Lala were Kiwis. Like most Kiwis they were enculturated with the belief that in order to fully live, a person must travel. While most of their...
George Clooney descends from a long line of Irishmen and, no doubt celebrated St. Patty’s Day this past week. Some might consider George quite a lucky guy; after all, he is rich, famous, handsome, debonair, married to a smart,...
When we make New Year’s resolutions to be svelte, they are typically falling apart about this time of the year. For those practicing Christianity, sometimes the Lenten season can add a boost if they choose to give up something...
This week we celebrate Presidents’ Day. Initially known as George Washington’s Birthday, this day originated as an opportunity to celebrate the birth of the first leader of the United States. It became...
You never know your true strength until it is tested. One of the most famous tests of human endurance is the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton, a British explorer whose boat and men got stuck in the ice in Antarctica. When the ice...
When she moved to a new city, Elizabeth had every intention of continuing the traditional life she had come to love, which included being the classroom mother for all of her four children’s classes and organizing fundraisers at...
Beelzebubba is half-devil, half-ignoramus and the conjurer of limiting beliefs. He is part devil because he robs you of your God-given potential and he is part ignoramus because only ignorant people desire to oppress others. ...