The biblical account of the wise men (also called “magi”) is found in Matthew 2. In the account, the wise men arrive in Jerusalem to ask where the “king of the Jews” had been born. It is clear Jesus had already been born by this time.
In the “Israel My Glory” magazine of December-January 1986-1987, there appeared an article called, “Why Do We Celebrate Christmas on December 25th?” Since Christianity has its roots in Judaism, and not in paganism, let’s look to the Jewish roots for the origin of our date, as did this article…
18 years ago, my father passed away after a long bout with cancer. He was 49 years old. When people talk about finding the cure for cancer, many think about…
While many celebrate Memorial Day weekend with barbeques or swimming, the origin of the American holiday holds a special meaning. Memorial Day became an official national holiday in 1971, though…
For many, Mother’s Day is a time of celebration. For others, however, the holiday increases anxiety, as those who struggle in their relationship with their mother face the concern of…
Being a mother is one of today’s greatest challenges. Yet countless women continue to excel in the daily effort to guide and nurture their children. The story of Elizabeth, the…
Why Do We Celebrate Easter? We celebrate Easter because it commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that Jesus was killed by crucifixion on a Friday and then actually came back…
Valentine’s Day is often celebrated through cards, candy, or romance. As children, we enjoy exchanging Valentine greetings and creating heart decorations. As adults, we may enjoy a special meal with…
DAY 5 – UNDERSTANDING AND RESTRAINT FOR THE DAY A man of knowledge uses words with restraint and a man of understanding is even-tempered. Proverbs 17:27 For Dad: Father, I…
DAY 6 – A FATHER WHO SEES AND HEARS Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD… Jeremiah 17:7 For Dad: Father, help Dad to pause today and exhale his…
