We put a lot of thought and time into this post.  We hope you are impacted by it and share it with others. Grace be with you this Easter. “Good” Friday Have you ever wondered why we call the day Jesus was crucified “Good” Friday? Honestly, I’m not sure where the term originally got its name. In some languages the day is translated “Long Friday” or “Sorrowful Friday.” There are some who hate the name “Good Friday.” Our beloved Lord and Savior was horrifically beaten, emotionally betrayed, hung on a cross with nails in his hands and feet, and tortured. How can we love Him and call that … [Read more...]

Easter is almost here! I love the bright pastels, the green grass, and the Spring weather! How did you celebrate Easter as a kid? Was it a big holiday or just another Sunday? When I was a kid, I could count on getting up and finding an Easter basket sitting in a prominent place in the house. I would look through it excitedly, slip into my new Easter dress, and then head off to church. When I got home, I would put a dent in my Easter candy, but I don’t recall the rest of the day being much different than other Sundays. Eric got an Easter basket on Easter Sundays too, but he had to look … [Read more...]

For us Americans, happy President’s Day! This holiday was first created in 1885 in honor of George Washington and celebrated on February 22nd in honor of his birthday. In 1971, the holiday was moved to the third Monday of February, changed to “President’s Day,” and is now widely identified as a celebration of all US Presidents. Does studying your country’s leaders, both past and present, fascinate you? Eric is a futuristic thinker, so he prefers considering how the future will look. He would rather spend his time envisioning how he will shape the future than spending good time thinking … [Read more...]

If your sweetie is desperate to have an amazing Valentine’s Day with you, it could mean that he or she is a hopeless romantic who lives for affection-saturated holidays; or, it could mean that your sweetie is feeling a lack of love and affection, and therefore looks forward to days where love and affection are socially required. If you find that your sweetie is feeling love-starved, don’t beat yourself up. Just determine to make a fresh start now. Consider these ideas for keeping love and excitement in your relationship all year round – and especially after marriage! Date Nights! I can … [Read more...]