The year is now 2022…so Happy New Year! New things always seem to produce fascination and excitement. For children, a new doll or bicycle often elicit squeals of joy. A new car or even a new house may not cause a shriek for more subdued adults, yet the underlying smiling emotions are undeniable. Even our…
As the year comes to an end, it’s time to take a moment to reflect and review the goals you set out for yourself and think of what you want from the upcoming new year. Oftentimes, health and financial goals make the top of the new year resolution lists. If you are looking for a…
What precious few details we know about the birth of Jesus are recorded in only the two Gospels of Matthew and Luke. And it is Matthew who tells us of the star that guided the Magi from the east to Bethlehem where they presented their gifts to the newborn Christ child. These wise men from…
This time of the year is filled with holiday cheer and festive decorations throughout our cities, retail stores and especially in our homes. It’s a special time of year where people go above and beyond to decorate their homes inside and out. While creating a winter wonderland in your own home is a marvel to…
Have you ever noticed how these final two months of the year seem to fly by faster than the previous ten? I like to summarize it this way: we start with Halloween, the next day is Thanksgiving, and the next day is Christmas, then—surprise!— it’s a new year. We get so caught up with shopping,…