Category Archives: My Faith

What Is Good About Good Friday?

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Coco

Today is Good Friday–the day we remember the Crucifixion of Jesus. Why is a day when we remember such a dark event called Good Friday? According to Wikipedia, the etymology is in dispute, but usually is attributed to the use … Continue reading →

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What Is Palm Sunday?

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Coco

Today, Christians around the world are celebrating Palm Sunday. What is Palm Sunday? It marks the start of Holy Week and the remembrance of the events in Jesus’ life leading up to His crucifixion and resurrection.  On Palm Sunday we … Continue reading →

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Inspired To Be A Better Person

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Coco

What does As Good As It Gets have to do with being a Christian? A few weeks ago, my priest was able to draw an unlikely but fitting connection, based on this scene. If you haven’t seen the movie (or … Continue reading →

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Observing Ash Wednesday Without Judgment

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Coco

Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent, which is a 40-day period of repentance and reflection that many Christians observe before Easter. (source) My faith practice focuses on God’s love and grace more than our sin and … Continue reading →

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What Does The Bible Say About Love?

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Coco

Happy day after Valentine’s Day. Are you basking in the glow of a nice, romantic evening? Hitting up the clearance bins for the chocolates you didn’t get? Amused by how much others fuss over this “Hallmark Holiday”? Did you know … Continue reading →

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