Greetings, everyone, and thank you for taking the time to read today’s blog post about my favorite charities. In this post, I’ll be dividing them into three main categories: Religious, Health, and Animal charities. In each section, I’ll explain why I choose to support these organizations, and I’ll include a link to their CanadaHelps page …
Category: Religious
Jedi Mantra vs. Catholic and Biblical Teachings – The Truth of the False Hope of the Jedi
The Jedi mantra might sound profound, but when compared to Biblical and Catholic teachings, it falls apart. Emotions, passion, and even chaos have their place in God’s plan, offering a deeper truth and real hope. Fiction can inspire, but faith leads to salvation.
Swag at 40: Looking Back to Look Forward
Greetings everyone! I’m Swagnilla Ice, but you can call me Nathan Pinno. I hail from the beautiful province of Alberta, Canada. Every week, I enjoy sharing my thoughts and experiences here on my Ko‑fi page. This week, in celebration of reaching the big 4-0, I thought I’d take a trip down memory lane to reflect …
True Love: A Solid Foundation for a Family
Love is often described as the cornerstone of a successful relationship. Yet, when it comes to building a family, true love serves as an even more profound foundation. As we reflect on Valentine’s Day and the significance it holds, it’s important to consider how true love shapes and nurtures the bonds that hold a family …
People of the First Christmas: The Magi
Welcome to the final post in my mini-series on the People of the First Christmas. Today, I’ll be focusing on the Magi, also known as the Wise Men or, less accurately, as the Three Kings. Contrary to popular Nativity scenes, the Magi were not present at the stable on that first Christmas night. Instead, they …
People of the First Christmas: Simeon and Anna
Welcome back to my mini-series here on Ko‑fi entitled People of the First Christmas. While Christmas may have come and gone for another year, now is the perfect time to reflect on those who encountered Jesus during His early years—long before He was a young lad of twelve or began His ministry around the age …
People of the First Christmas: The Shepherds
Welcome to another blog post in my series on the individuals present at the First Christmas I will be examining the final witnesses to the Nativity: the shepherds who tending their flocks in the fields near Bethlehem. Before delving into the biblical account, it’s important to understand the social context of shepherds during Jesus’ time. …
People of the First Christmas – St. Joseph
Greetings and welcome back to this mini-series on the people of the First Christmas. In this mini-series, I’m taking a look at what the Bible has to say about each of the characters there and this week, I will be examining St. Joseph, the earthly husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus. Let me …
People of the First Christmas: The Virgin Mary
Welcome everyone to the first post in this mini-series where I’ll be looking at some of the people who participated in that first Christmas about two thousand years ago. In this week’s blog post, I’d like to examine one of the central characters, the Virgin Mary. As a Roman Catholic, I deeply admire the extraordinary …