Why We Say Grace
It is by God’s hand, not our own doing, that we are all continually fed.
Discipleship
In case of emergency… create a spiritual toolkit
We have insurance policies, health insurance, spare tires, first aid kits, and AAA. What preparation do we have for when we have a spiritual emergency?
Grandparents: embody God’s love (with your unchurched grandkids)
As a grandparent, I’m called to embody the light of God to my grandkids. One way I do this is through sharing children’s books that pass on essential values.
I pack my prayerbook – every time.
That little black book went every where with me. And one day, on a particularly scary day, it probably saved my sanity.
What do an election and a hurricane have in common?
Stories of evacuating from and responding to Hurricane Matthew give perspective to this election season.
How Daily Devo Guides My Parenting
I had no idea that reading, writing, and editing Daily Devo: Devotions for Families would make me a better disciple, and a better parent.
Not-so-great expectations (for clergy kids – and all of us)
Clergy kids get special expectations. But Jesus overturned the expectations of others.
Discipleship
Our family’s food choices matter because of our faith.
Not long ago, I was a farmer. These days, it seems like a victory just to get dinner on the table.
Why I Go On Retreat
Every July, I spend four days in almost complete silence at Holy Cross Monastery.
5 Ways to Teach Kids Financial Stewardship in the Digital Age
Now that many of us give online through automatic donation, how do we teach kids what it means to tithe?