Jesus speaks to us and to our kids: more about icons
Icons have become part of my faith journey over the years. They can speak to the children among us as well.
When It’s Time to Wait
What do you do when you feel empty, and the voice in your head is completely silent?
Small Children, Big Questions
The stark questions of little people, especially around issues of faith and faith identity, can make us very uncomfortable.
Celebrating Independence Day as a disciple of Jesus Christ
By including Independence Day on our calendar of feasts, our church made me rethink the meaning of the Fourth of July.
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.
Celebrating St. Peter & St. Paul, Apostles
There is no moment on earth when I met Jesus in the flesh, but like Peter and Paul in this image, I too stand at his feet.
Many Hands Make Light Work
When it comes to raising babies, you need all the help you can get. And I was raised by a four-square gospel choir of women.
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.
Celebrating the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Today we celebrate the feast of St. John the Baptist. If there is one thing he preached and practiced, it was the grace of God — which has practical consequences for us.
Preparing to Celebrate St. Peter & St. Paul
The Episcopal Church celebrates the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul on June 29th. Through the forgiveness Jesus gave Peter and the conversion Paul experienced, we are reminded to have hope for ourselves and those we love.