Secret of a Pew Whisperer: Explain the Game
My dad didn’t just explain football to me—he and mom explained what was going on in church too: what we were doing and why it was important. Now I do the same.
Parenting
The Legacy of a Faith Community
I was reminded on Sunday that people make a church a home. Physical structures cannot compare to God’s spirit shining through God’s children.
In a broken world, I can teach my children honesty.
In order to follow Jesus, we must be willing to venture honestly both into our own brokenness and that of our world.
Charting a Course of Faith when the Road Gets Rough
I haven’t given up on our country. I haven’t given up on God.
My daughter is growing into leadership – as an acolyte.
I am blessed as I watch my child grow. She is blessed as she learns she can be part of leading liturgy.
Prayer Stones and Hopeless Optimism
Maybe I am a hopeless optimist, but I think it is always worth a try to bring my family back around to faith, laughter, and great conversations.
How do we order our days? St. Benedict shows a way.
The Rule of St. Benedict provided – and still provides – a basic guide for living the Christian life.
How I introduced structural racism to my (white) kids
First I wondered, am I doing the right thing in challenging the myth of America with them at such a young age? Then I decided: if black kids have to face the unfair realities of the world, then so do mine.
Small Children, Big Questions
The stark questions of little people, especially around issues of faith and faith identity, can make us very uncomfortable.
Deep Faith at a Distance
Now that my daughter has moved away with her mother, my methods for sharing faith have to change. My intentionality about doing so remains.
