I tried “Free Listening.” I rediscovered that listening is priceless.
I went out on Free Listening Day not sure what would happen. I was reminded of what matters most.
Parenting
I’m Not the Only Imperfect Parent
Ruth Scott’s new book shares her imperfections and helps me recognize my own. Also: that’s a good thing.
Slow down and celebrate God’s creation
By building intentionality into our days, my girls and I make time to enjoy God’s creation.
Words, Wonder, Wheat, and Resurrection
My young daughter is beginning to understand the holy through the ordinary.
Let’s keep working on involving teens in church life.
Adults have much to offer to teens, and teens have much to teach us. This is hard work. Let’s get started.
Our family hunts for Easter baskets. Surprisingly, it helps us honor Christ.
Almost ten years ago, I started hiding my children’s Easter baskets. Only now do I see the connection to the story of the resurrection.
We began new traditions for Holy Week and Easter. You can too.
As our family began to follow the rhythm of the church calendar, I realized that all traditions start somewhere.
Discipleship, Parenting
We say we want kids and teens at church. So what are we prepared to do?
Two weeks ago, I wrote a blog post questioning whether or not kids should be forced to attend church. The feedback was overwhelmingly in favor of taking kids to church, for a variety of reasons. If we say we want kids to come to church, then stop engaging them, our actions don’t match up with our words. Just what are we prepared to do to keep kids, teens, and young adults in church?
How our family observes Holy Week at home
Spending Holy Week with my young children has been an unexpected blessing. Our traditions help us grow together as Christians.
Lent Among the Sippy Cups
The church calendar has no time for frenetic, harried mindlessness. (Which is a shame, because I’d be great at that.)