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 Adapted from “The Journey” radio program airing on May 12th, 2015 www.faithrunner.org Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908 by Anna Jarvis who was an activist during the American Civil War, as a memorial for her mother.  It all began in 1905 when Anna’s mother died.   Anna began a campaign ...

With Easter just a few days away I hope you take advantage of talking to others about the true meaning of Easter. Recently, I was talking to an atheist about his plans for Easter. He knows I’m a Christian and while I have talked about my faith openly with him, ...

How do you remember something? Do you tie a string around your finger? Make a note? Write it on your bathroom mirror or say it out loud to yourself over and over? Last March, I helped my parents prepare to move. It was a massive job, sorting through treasures accumulated ...

Normally, when you hear about an athlete giving away something to his or her fans it is usual tickets to a game, previously worn equipment, or something autographed by them.  This past Christmas, seven NFL athletes gave away something a bit more meaningful to their followers. Don Carey and Andre ...

The modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in Grafton, West Virginia. She then began a campaign to make “Mother’s Day” a recognized holiday in the United States. Jarvis’ holiday was adopted by other countries and now celebrated ...