The Good News (for when we blow it)
Embody the love of God to my children? There are moments when I’m just trying to find the nearest hole into which I can crawl and hide.
Parenting
Peace at the Labyrinth
Walking a labyrinth taught me about God’s presence in our parenting journeys.
Seminary is Forming My Children Just as Much as Me
The first time my children worshipped without me in the pew next to them, something remarkable happened.
Second Secret of a Pew Whisperer: Respect
At the end of the day, respect is not just a social virtue — it’s a theological virtue too. Sharing worship with my kids is one more opportunity to practice.
Cultivating a Heart of Gratitude
The practice of gratitude – rooted in Scripture, lived out daily – is worth cultivating at home.
Learning to trust God and let go
I’ve learned over the years that letting go is one of the primary and most challenging practices of parenting. That’s especially true as my son flies away to begin adult life.
My adult child reflects on her faith
I provided my adult daughter with a faith foundation. Now, she’s telling me it made a difference.
As a parent, I am my child’s guide
As parents and caregivers, our children are our guests as they learn to find their way through life.
Nothing separates us – or our son with special needs – from the love of God.
Parenting a child with special needs is living with the beloved child you have and not the one you had imagined.
A House of Prayer for All People (Even Young, Wiggly Ones)
I want to be in a place that embraces all people, including young, wiggly, wandering ones, as a blessing, not a burden.
