In family relationships, connections extend beyond the confines of direct bloodlines. When doing your genealogy, it is essential to understand all your connections. These connections, forged through marriage, create a complex tapestry of in-laws that significantly impact our understanding of familial bonds and heritage. Among the various in-law relationships, one that holds particular importance is…
When you study the Bible, one of the stories that continue to be very important is the story of Abraham, Sarah, and their family. Since the first book in the Old Testament, we learn about Abraham and Sarah and their family. Abraham and Sarah were the parents of Issac. Their family tree and…
When you read the Bible, you will notice that hypocrite is often mentioned. Especially in the New Testament, Christ often uses this word with the Pharisees. The Bible is filled with many warnings and examples of hypocritical behavior. A hypocrite can be defined as someone who professes beliefs and opinions they do not hold in…
I grew up in a home where Swedish Christmas Traditions were essential to our celebrations. Christmas for us was the most important holiday of the year. Sweden has many Christmas celebrations, but some of the important ones we celebrate in our family each year are the advent candles, St. Lucia: Christmas Eve, and a Julotta…
Minden-Lübbecke is a region located in the heart of Germany. Minden-Lübbecke is a beautiful area with a diverse cultural heritage and a fascinating past that many influences have shaped. We will look into this region’s history and take a closer look at the history of the Hummel family and this area of Germany. By exploring…
Knowing which way you should look and where you should go can be daunting if you’re looking to do your genealogy research and find your ancestors. One of the resources that we like is FamilySearch. FamilySearch.org is a very reliable genealogy website. It is considered one of the best genealogy-focused research websites in the world.…