Tag Archives: Traditions

Forgiveness and Healing During the Holidays

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mark Shields

Why Is It So Hard to Forgive? A Holiday Reflection Inspired by Genesis 50 During the holiday season, families prepare to gather—around tables, in living rooms, and in sacred spaces. Laughter will echo, memories will be shared, and traditions will … Continue reading →

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Simplified Way

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Mark Shields

Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. – 2 Peter 3:18 Many things in a culture can complicate our life as brought out in some points made in the post “Respect for Customs and … Continue reading →

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Respect for Customs and Traditions

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Mark Shields

In 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Paul discusses the issue of head covering. The custom during the day of Paul was that women were to cover their heads for modesty reasons. They wore long hair and covered their heads in public to … Continue reading →