March 17 celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, often overshadowed by myths of leprechauns and shamrocks. The true St. Patrick was a Roman citizen kidnapped to Ireland, who transformed from a slave to a devoted missionary despite challenges. His story, marked by faith and resilience, offers inspiration beyond the festive legends associated with the holiday. … More The Real Story of Saint Patrick
It’s March 17 again, and that means the international celebration of beer, shamrocks and leprechauns. When I was in grade school we maybe painted a shamrock and called it good. Today schools seem to spend almost the entire week learning about leprechauns and pots of gold on the other sides of rainbows, making “leprechaun traps” … More The Real Story of Saint Patrick
“Do you hear what I hear?” Yep, if what you’re hearing is crying kids, a cranky parent (i.e, me), crowded malls and cringe-worthy Christmas tunes on the radio (you know, that one with all the synthesizers or the one that keeps repeating “Simmmmmply haaaaaaaving a wonderful Christmastime”). Let’s be honest, it’s hard to hear anything amidst … More Do You Hear What I Hear?
Jeremy Berg 