The Atypical Church
My heart broke again. It started in the car. “Mama, no one will include me at recess. I keep asking to […]
Parenting
A Language Practice for Pentecost
In the Gospel for this Pentecost Sunday, one line jumps out at me in particular as a parent. Jesus says
Talking to Kids about Gun Violence
It’s happened. Again. We knew that it would, but it still shocks us. This time it was a high school
Fear, Independence and Scrambled Eggs
Three months ago I finally carved out time to read the parenting book a church speaker recommended in the fall.
Help me up, this is my song
Some of my first memories of our tiny country church are in the first pew, sitting right next to my
Being attached is a blessing…so is being separate
My daughter looks exactly like me, down to the shape of her nose and the freckles liberally scattered over it. Her
Liturgical Year, Parenting, Prayer
A Tale of Easters, Large and Small
** Today’s post is brought to you by Ben Gildas.** Easter is here. Did you miss it? I can
Discipleship, Parenting, Prayer, Uncategorized
Plans for Earth Day? We’ve Got You Covered…
What are you doing for Earth Day? How about nothing? Somewhere along my journey to try to understand how
Grow Christians Greatest Hits, Volume One: You can’t make me: Should kids be forced to go to church?
It’s time to be completely honest: my family hasn’t been attending church regularly. After thirteen years, we decided we needed a break. Over a year later, I’m ready for us to return. Will my family want to come with me?
Scripture engagement with teens: subtle and not-so-subtle approaches
How is your scripture engagement going with your kids? How about you youth ministers and Sunday school teachers and leaders? Miriam McKenney continues to read the Bible with her kids at church, and we’re reaping what we’ve sown. The children are growing into the Word of God.