Many traditional weddings have two groups of attendants. The bridal party assists the female partner, and the groomsmen assist the male partner. While there is nothing inherently wrong with this if it's truly your prefer ...

Category: Weddings

Busy days can be both physically and socially exhausting. It is easy to come home at the end of the day, close the front door, and shut everyone out. While this may be a necessary boundary to set occasionally, there is e ...

Category: Health and Wellness

Many people have traditions for major holidays that are passed down from generation to generation. They know who's going to throw the best party on New Year's Eve, and they have a list of favorite menu items for the Inde ...

Category: Holidays and Observances

Society has an issue with violence. Any time a violent incident occurs, many people chime in on the action taken to respond to it. Those who side with law enforcement tend to view the response as an example of their oath ...

Category: Social Justice

Near the end of August (or later, if you live in southern states), you may start to notice the change in the weather. It's subtle at first. The morning breeze gets cooler, or the leaves on the trees start to shift colors ...

Category: Health and Wellness

You have probably seen the announcements on social media. A couple throwing a party to celebrate finding out whether the child they are having is going to be a girl or boy. You may even have attended one. Most of the peo ...

Category: Ceremonies Social Equality

There are many books and movies that regale the benefits of friendship. Friends offer comfort, support, laughter and joy. Religious texts are full of examples of friends who care for each other, even when no one else doe ...

Category: Uncategorized

Hosting an open mic night is a great way to help members of your congregation to come out of their shells and express creative talents that may otherwise go unnoticed, strengthening the relationships among members.

Category: Religion

The holiday season seems to start earlier every year, especially for retailers. Anxious to get their wares out before the competition, some stores even start putting out Christmas trees and ornaments in October. By the t ...

Category: Holidays and Observances Religion

Saying goodbye is not easy, but sometimes it's necessary. Contrary to what many people may claim, church membership is not a lifelong commitment. There are many reasons you may decide to leave your church, and doing so g ...

Category: Religion Spirituality