Secrets of a Pew Whisperer: Let the Children Pick the Seat
I have my own criteria for selecting a seat in church. But giving my children the freedom to pick where they want to sit has helped me see my limitations.
Parenting
Family Bible Study: A Labor of Love
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post about being frustrated at my family’s lack of scripture in our lives, so we started a family Bible study. Here’s what happened.
High Low Sad Funny Sorry: Playing and Prayers
How wonderful to hear my daughter comb through her day, picking out the moments she wanted to share with me, before God.
Reading together can plant seeds of faith.
Classic children’s books may not be overtly religious, but so many of them are deeply profound.
My teens won’t read the Bible.
My daughters, raised on Godly Play, are now drifting away from the Bible. What can I do?
Coloring Our Way to Conversation on Faith
As we sit on the floor and color a Bible illustration together, I can ask him some questions about that Bible story.
How do we talk with children about difficult realities?
To wrap our children in cotton and insulate them from reality, from the hard and jagged edges of life, is to do them a deep disservice—because Jesus shows up in those hard places.
5 Ways To Revive Your Family’s Faith This Fall
There is no better time than fall to start new traditions, get back into parish life, and dive into faith with your family.
The “S” Word (School is coming!)
When the first day of school arrives, we celebrate like it’s a party.
Printable Back to School Prayer Bookmarks
These free, printable bookmarks are a way to remind both students and teachers of God’s presence with them as a new school year begins.
