In 1544, a Portuguese ship sailed off the Asian continent and soon came to find the Ihla Formosa, meaning “beautiful island,” known today as Taiwan. From its rugged mountain ranges to its gently rolling plains, Taiwan is one of Asia’s sweet treats. Seen from space, it has been called a sweet potato because of its […]

Spending time with family and enjoying an elaborately cooked meal are staples of the Thanksgiving holiday. A lesser-known fact is that North America celebrates not only one, but two Thanksgiving holidays. While the two holidays have common practices, subtle differences exist between the Thanksgiving celebrations in the United States and the holiday festivities in Canada. […]

“Today most people don’t look at the art world as having Christians involved,” says Deborah Laurin, a contemporary artist, who got her Bachelor’s Degree in Art at Biola University, a private Christian university in La Mirada, California. “They are two things that most Christians assume don’t go together in current culture.” Studying and joining the […]