Haitian Earthquake Relief Update: Caution to Missions and Volunteers

Haiti Earthquake Relief Update: Cautions to Mission Groups and Volunteers Going to Haiti The plight of the Haitian earthquake victims is drawing an unprecedented amount of support. Local organizations are forming mission groups to fly to Haiti. But while the response is heart-warming, there are some cautions. Read More

Catholic Holidays and Holy Days: The Liturgical Calendar Explained.

Catholic Holidays and Holy Days; An Explanation of the Liturgical Calendar
The word 'holiday' takes its origin from the term 'holy day'. Different faiths have various 'holy days' and seasons. In Catholicism, holy days also referred to as 'feast days', are organized around the Liturgical Calendar. Catholic liturgical calendar

Free Missionary Outreach Activities to Help Disaster Victims

Free Ways to Help Disaster Victims If you are like me, you hear about a natural disaster, like an earthquake, and want to help. But money is tight and while you know folks need help, your bills must still be paid. Did you know that there are free ways to volunteer? Actually, compared to cash donations, volunteering is the higher road, in my opinion. Giving money is easier. Outreach and missionary work is more challenging. It takes creativity and thought. It sets a great example for kids, too. Getting kids involved in missions helps raise awareness, develop empathy and teach generosity and compassion. Some student volunteer work counts toward school-required service credit hours, too.  Read More

What Christianity May Look Like to a Pagan or Atheist

What Does Christianity Look like to a Pagan? I call myself a Christian, but as I watch 'Christian' behavior and listen to 'Christian' words (my own included) I wonder what our 'Christian' actions say to those who are not 'Christian'? If I was a Pagan, this is how I would view Christianity. Read More

Fantasy Literature Genre: The Biblical Debate

Is Fantasy Literature Safe and Healthy for Children to Read? the Biblical Issue
Is fantasy literature: myths, legends, fables, fairy tales, folklore, horror and science fiction safe for children to read? This series of articles explores eight issues surrounding the fantasy genre debate. In this article: the Biblical debate. Read More

Free Printable Epiphany Party Crafts, Twelfth Night, Three Kings

Free Printable Epiphany, Three Kings Day Party Crafts and Game Activities Epiphany celebrates the Twelfth Night after Christmas. Epiphany, or Three Kings' Day, on January 6, celebrates the visititation of the Magi or Wisemen. Here are free printable Epiphany games and crafts to celebrate Three Kings Day. free printable epiphany crafts