The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. -Proverbs 11:25 Traditionally, the time between Halloween and New Year’s is considered a time of giving, helping those in need, and of being thankful for what we have. Over the past few years, this time frame has been…
The first known observation of Christmas occurred around 378 AD, approximately 400 years after the birth of Jesus. Due to the time of year it is observed, many seasonal customs overlapped the Christmas holiday and gradually became synonymous with it. These customs and traditions have changed over time, but the…
Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone. He gave five bags of silver to one, two bags of silver to another, and one…