Foundations of Faith

If you cook at all, you often mix ingredients together to make something new. That could include eggs and milk, butter and honey, or even coffee and … Read More

While the celebration of valentines is called “Valentine’s Day” in the singular sense, it might just as well be called “Valentines’ Day” — as a plural. On … Read More

Do you have a favorite pew at church? A few years ago (Jan. 7, 2015), a writer from Pennsylvania complained to “Dear Abby” after being asked to … Read More

Are you prepared for winter assaults? New Year’s arrived with a winter storm and Wisconsinites scrambled to once again learn the value of preparing for nature’s brutality. … Read More

Jesus turned water into wine. In this Sunday’s Gospel, we hear John describe the first miracle of Jesus (Jn 2:1-11). Have you ever wondered what that wine … Read More

Did you take part in any Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1? Some members of the Russian Orthodox Church, both here and in Europe, will take part … Read More

Here we are in the middle of Christmas — yes, it is still the Christmas season, even if the rest of the world has tossed out their … Read More

During the Christmas season, we naturally think of babies. The whole season is about the Nativity of the Lord, God coming to us as a little child … Read More

When you put out your Nativity scene, what do you see when you take up the crib?  The wooden boards of a manger? Straw? Swaddling clothes? Baby … Read More

Have you ever thought of using an oak tree for your Christmas tree? If it hadn’t been for one English saint, you might not be using an … Read More