The Myth of the Phoenix

The phoenix has long been presented as a symbol of rebirth, immortality, and renewal.

The phoenix was a fabulous mythical Arabian bird mentioned in Greek, Roman and Egyptian mythology. The phoenix, or firebird, was said … Read More

May 8, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney

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What is a Paschal candle?

May 2, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney

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Why is white the color for Eastertide?

Each season of the Christian year has a color that goes along with the season.  The liturgical color of Eastertide is white.

White symbolizes purity, holiness, and virtue, as well as respect and reverence.  White … Read More

April 26, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney

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How is a peacock a symbol of Eastertide?

What little we know of the images used by early Christians is what we can deduce from the use of images in the catacombs as decorations on their tombs.  Many of the early images were … Read More

April 23, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney

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How is a butterfly a symbol for Easter?

Long before the time of Christ, Egyptians saw a similarity between the cloth wrappings of their mummies and the butterfly’s cocoon.  For these early people and the Greeks, who placed golden butterflies in their tombs, … Read More

April 5, 2012 in Faith Learns, Pres Press by Patti Nanney

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Catching A Glimpse Among Us

Luke 24:13-35
“…how He had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread.”

It happened on the final day, the last place, the climatic event of our journey to the Holy Land. … Read More

May 16, 2011 in Pastoral Corner by Ethan Mitchell

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