Margaret Minnicks
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Margaret Minnicks has a bachelor's degree in English. She is an ordained minister with two master's degrees in theology and Christian education. She has been an online writer for over 15 years. Thanks for reading and sending TIPS her way.
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Pay Close Attention to Your Life
How do you describe your life? What are your recurring dreams, visions, and wishes? What themes have been running throughout your life? What do you think about and focus on most of the time? What do you think about when you wake up in the morning, during the day, and when you go to bed at night? What brings you joy?
By Margaret Minnicks18 days ago in Motivation
Presidents' Day: A Confusing Holiday
Presidents' Day is a confusing holiday for several reasons: Some people think it is an observance for all former presidents of the United States. Some people refer to the day as Washington's Birthday because he was the first president, according to the National Archives. People call the day by different names: “Washington’s Birthday” or “George Washington Day.” The observance is not on any president's birthday. Some people are unsure if Presidents' Day is a federal, national, or state holiday. Some states do not observe the holiday.
By Margaret Minnicks21 days ago in History
Valentine's Day Traditions and Superstitions
Valentine's Day is not an official holiday, but it is celebrated on February 14 every year, regardless of the day of the week it falls on. The day is recognized in most countries, but Valentine's Day is banned in some countries for religious and cultural reasons.
By Margaret Minnicks22 days ago in FYI
The Super Bowl and Chicken Wings
Americans are preparing to eat 1.48 billion chicken wings during Super Bowl LX. The National Chicken Council’s annual report puts that figure front and center, reminding us that the Super Bowl isn’t just the biggest night in football—it’s the biggest night for chicken wings in the United States.
By Margaret Minnicks25 days ago in Feast
Reasons to Be of Good Cheer
A story is told about a parakeet that sang all the time because it was cheerful. One day, the owner was vacuuming out the bottom of the bird's cage. When the telephone rang, the woman turned away from the cage for only a second. That was just enough time for the parakeet to be sucked up into the vacuum. The good news is that when the owner quickly turned off the appliance and unzipped the bag, the parakeet was still alive. The bad news is that the parakeet didn't sing much anymore after that ordeal. The bird had lost its joy and its desire to sing.
By Margaret Minnicks27 days ago in Motivation
How You Spend Your Time and Your Money Reveals A Lot About You
Time and money are your most honest currencies. You can lie with words, curate your social media personas, and tell yourselves comforting stories about who you are. If someone wanted to understand your values, priorities, and beliefs, they wouldn’t need to interview you.
By Margaret Minnicks28 days ago in Motivation
“Put Food on the Table” Is An Idiom That Means More Than Eating
Politicians often say in their speeches that they want you to “put food on the table.” That is an idiom that means more than having something to eat. It means earning enough money to provide the necessities for you and your family.
By Margaret Minnicks28 days ago in Feast
The Titles “First Lady” and “First Gentleman” in Churches Are Not Biblical
In many African American Baptist churches and some other denominations, “First Lady” and “First Gentleman” are titles, even though the Bible does not indicate that pastors' spouses should be addressed as such. Because those titles are not explicitly biblical, questions occasionally arise around their usage.
By Margaret Minnicks28 days ago in FYI
