Faith
One of the central messages of the Bible is the promise of God's forgiveness and eternal salvation. Just as God promises all Christians a fresh start, the New Year is the perfect time to set aside negativity and plan positive changes for the year ahead. For many Christians, an essential part of planning for the New Year is prioritizing their spiritual development. Below, you can find five simple ways to plan for a faithful New Year.
Faith
The nativity story is full of practical examples of Christian generosity and kindness. The innkeeper, who welcomed Mary and Joseph when everyone else turned them away, is an excellent example of Christmas goodwill in action. Contrasting the innkeeper's behavior with the jealousy and cruelty of Herod inspires many Christians during Advent. Below, you can find ideas for how to be an innkeeper and not a Herod this Christmastime.
Faith
Most people in the U.S. are familiar with the Thanksgiving holiday. Chances are if you ask one of your Bethesda neighbors about the first Thanksgiving, they can tell you how in 1621, after their first harvest in the new world, the Pilgrims and American Indians came together for a feast. Even your grandkids can tell you the reason for that long-ago feast was that they were celebrating and giving thanks for what they had been given. For many people, Thanksgiving is also a time for family, friends and celebration. However, it’s also a time for demonstrating faith. That's in part because the holiday is rooted in the idea of giving thanks to God for what we have.
Community Life & Activities
The temperature is rising around the country, and our Bethesda Senior Living communities are shaking off the last remnants of winter. The change in seasons is an exciting time, with opportunities to engage in beloved hobbies without the extra layers of clothes and added aches and pains that typically come with cold weather. The great outdoors beckons, and we are busy preparing warm-weather activities specially designed for seniors.
Faith
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when the practice of observing Lent started. But there's evidence that it goes back to the early days of the church. There are references to it back in the second and third centuries, but it became a more formalized practice once Christianity was legalized in A.D. 313.
Holidays & Seasons
New Years' resolutions are a favorite tradition for many. For other's they're something to ignore, dread or make fun of. But no matter how you feel about the act of making goals for the New Year, there's definitely something to be said for making positive changes. Why not start some of them in 2021?
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