When most people consider Lent, they think of giving up things - soda, meat, candy, etc. Lent is really a commemoration of the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert as he was confronted with temptation by satan. Giving up something fits with the act of fasting, but Lent is really more about preparing … Continue reading Books for the Lenten Season
Happy Presidents' Day weekend! If you've got Monday off, I hope you'll have some time to dive into a good book! While this holiday has become very commercialized with mattress sales and Amazon warehouse discounts, it actually started as a celebration of George Washington, America's first president. Washington's was born on February 22, 1732, and … Continue reading Presidents’ Day Book Recommendations
BOOK REVIEW: Warriors Don't Cry - 5 out of 5 Stars
