The Almanac
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An almanac, by definition, is a publication tied to the rhythms of the year, the changing of seasons, and reflections on time.
Here, essays are categorized by season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn), preparing the reader to expect literature that shifts with the natural world.
Faspa As Worship: A Living Etymology
This reflective essay explores the author's journey to uncover the linguistic and cultural roots of traditional Mennonite foods like pluma mos and the Sunday meal of faspa. Through historical memory, family recipes, and etymological search, the piece reveals how a simple, no-cook Sabbath meal served as a sacred commitment to fellowship, rest, and multi-generational devotion.
The Coyote Song: A Lesson in Gopher Holes and Blame
Through the lens of a Native American fable about a coyote and a gopher, a mother reflects on her son's struggle with reading comprehension and personal accountability.
Direction Over Perfection: Lessons from Our First Year of Homeschooling
Reflecting on the formidable transition into their first year of homeschooling, a father shares the spiritual and practical struggles of pioneering a new educational path for his family.
The Scorner, the Simple, the Proud, and the Gossip
Prompted by a young daughter’s return from her Abuela’s house and her casual use of the word "friend," this reflective essay examines how digital culture has diluted authentic companionship.
The Smallest Bullet
Reflecting on a young boy's first season of flag football alongside a traditional Cherokee fable, this essay explores how physical limitations and sports struggles can become fertile ground for spiritual growth.
Renewing Industrious Christian Womanhood
Challenging the passive and superficial expectations often placed on young unmarried women, this essay calls for a revival of industrious, intellectually rigorous Christian womanhood.
