Embracing Complexity: Lessons from Elphaba and Imogene
In the past three weeks, I’ve seen three movies in the theater with my thirteen-year-old daughter. A personal record, for […]
Parenting
Volleyball and the Body of Christ
My family spends a lot of time on the sidelines of youth and high school sporting events. So much time,
Advent: The Ancient Practice of Patience
As a child, my family had one Advent calendar we used for years. It featured a nativity with twenty-four paper
It’s Okay to Feel Sad
On election night, my family of four positioned ourselves in front of the television. Bowls of chili, loaded with all
Suppporting Parents and Families Across Generations
When my boys were young, the wisdom of parents who’d already ‘been there, done that,’ was beyond valuable to me.
Jesus Loves a Competition
Recently our boys’ youth group passed by me in church and said, “Your boys are constantly talking smack [with each
Finding Solace: A Story of Pregnancy Loss and Faith
Content Warning: The following essay includes a discussion of pregnancy loss. When I was standing at the threshold of so
Growing Curious about Jesus’ Grandparents
As a young girl, I learned that Saints Joesph and Mary were selected and chosen by God to become the
Growing Up and Growing Out
There is something about the start of the school year which begs acquiring new clothes for one’s children. I see
What’s Next for Faith-Filled Families
Last year the Lilly Endowment awarded Virginia Theological Seminary a generous grant to launch a new initiative called Faith-filled Families:
