This weekend is all about mom, so I want to spend some time talking about what it means to be a mother in the Weekend Word. moth·er ˈməT͟Hər/ noun 1. a woman in relation to a child or children to whom she has given birth. verb 1. bring up (a child) with care and affection. … Read more
Read More »This April marks the 20th anniversary of National Poetry Month, perhaps one of the largest literary celebrations in the world. Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry Month celebrates the art form that has inspired many writers and artists throughout the centuries, and moved its readers. Poetry, like most art forms, … Read more
Read More »How exciting, a live-action version of The Jungle Book! A young orphaned boy is raised by a pack of wolves in the jungle. Along his journey to manhood he meets a few pals in the animal kingdom… some friendly, and not-so-friendly. The trailer features Balloo humming a favorite song from the cartoon… “The Bare Necessities.” … Read more
Read More »While many countries, religions, etc. have holidays that they recognize, this weekend we celebrate one that is pretty much universal. Although it’s not an official holiday, April Fools’ Day is celebrated in just about every country across the globe. April Fools’ Day is a day to play a prank or practical joke on a friend, … Read more
Read More »Easter is upon us and there’s a lot of talk going around about resurrection. Let’s take a look at the word resurrect in this week’s Weekend Word. res·ur·rect ˌrezəˈrekt/ verb restore (a dead person) to life. revive the practice, use, or memory of (something); bring new vigor to. When we think about the word resurrect, several thoughts surface as … Read more
Read More »St. Patrick’s Day is a unique holiday in that it’s one of the only country-specific holidays celebrated worldwide. Every year on and around March 17 people in Ireland, and of Irish descent and affinity around the world celebrate the Irish culture and the partnerships formed with this country. Uganda is no exception. #UgandaFastFact Twenty-two years ago the … Read more
Read More »Today’s the BIG day! Thousands of people will come together for 24 hours of online giving during Nevada’s Big Give. You don’t have to live in Nevada to participate and doing so is as easy as point, click, give! While we know you have many charities to choose from, we humbly ask that you choose … Read more
Read More »As winter makes way for spring, change is literally in the air. The temperature is starting to warm, plants are beginning to bloom, and life is starting anew. Many people fear change, but it is a fact of life, and should be welcomed. For, like plants, it’s change that allows us to grow. Because all … Read more
Read More »February marks the 18th Anniversary of St. Elizabeth Girls Academy (SEGA) – one of the schools supported by Hope for Hearts. In fact, SEGA is the reason Hope for Hearts exists. In 2007 I met Father Muggaga Lule while he was serving as the vocation director at my church. He shared with me his important … Read more
Read More »Happy New Year! Chinese New Year that is. Tonight we will see the second new moon of the winter solstice, and the Chinese New Year festivities will begin around the world at sundown as we enter the Year of the Fire Monkey. The monkey is 9th in a cycle of 12 animals that appear on … Read more
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