Art of Giving – the Turkey

When we were kids attending Sunday service, our Mom always made sure each of us had a coin to put into the collection basket when passed around the congregation. After becoming a parent with kids of our own to teach, I realized she was instilling in us the “Art of...

Bluebird – Symbol of Joy

Unless you have lived in cold country like northern Minnesota where snow on the ground can stretch from November till May, you cannot truly appreciate the meaning of “Spring Fever.” For those of you who live in states where you have the opportunity to enjoy the...

Lessons Learned From the Groundhog!

Phil: “OK, campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties cause it’s cold out there. It’s cold out there every day.” The story about America’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, is well known. Each Feb 2, Phil emerges from...

World Leprosy Day Raises Awareness

The international focus of the Order of St. Lazarus is the eradication of leprosy. World Leprosy Day is observed to raise awareness of the role of the Order of St. Lazarus in actively treating those with leprosy and in joining with those who are working to end it. The...