Category: Holidays & Special Occasions

America is, or at least at one time was, arguably one of the “freest” nations on earth. Through the Declaration of Independence, the country acknowledged the right of every citizen to have life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, all granted to us by our Creator. But America was birthed in rebellion. It told England, “You don’t get to control us anymore. We want to be our own boss and make our own rules.”  So, when the average person thinks of freedom, we often think of people’s ability to do what they want on their own terms. But that sounds more like the motto for satanism (“Do what thou wilt”) than Christianity. Why does the Bible talk about freedom in Christ when there seem to be so many more restrictions for Christians compared to the rest of the world?

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Who doesn’t love finding treasure? An unexpected “win” can really brighten your day, and when it’s tied to tradition and community, so much the better. That’s the idea behind Jeep “Easter eggs.” They are hidden designs found only on Jeeps, and hunting for them is half the fun. 

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In America, people are well familiar with St. Patrick’s Day for all the Shamrock Shakes, green beer, and leprechauns, but how many know about St. Patrick’s Breastplate? It’s a Christian hymn attributed to St. Patrick’s ministry that is as relevant now it was when it was thought to be written, about the 4^th or 5^th century. See, the words are a powerful prayer of protection for a long journey. So whether you’re traveling by a ship or a Jeep, these words can be a great inspiration for a modern day prayer of your own.

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With Valentine’s Day soon approaching, love is in the air. People send flowers, give chocolates, and exchange gifts with those they care about. But love in the English language is just that: love. We use the same word to say how we feel about pizza and hot wings as we do to tell the Lord God of Heaven how we feel about Him. But not all languages are so general. In fact, in 1960 Christian author CS Lewis did a deep study of ancient Greek for a set of radio talks he did. From that series, he wrote the book The Four Loves. In it, he explored the idea that human beings can feel different kinds of love depending on relationships and situations.

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