Thank you for being normal: letting children lead us
Forward Movement staff encounter a moment of radical kindness in the streets of Austin, Texas during General Convention – from a teenager.
children
Hearing Jesus
On Grow Christians, I have had the opportunity to share my family’s story and my own journey first through divorce,
Leader Days: We are never too small to make our mark
Wednesday was my Leader Day; I’m still partial to this midweek day, despite its reputation as Hump Day—some obstacle to
Practice What You Preach
The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do
Screen Saver
I can’t quit you, smartphone. I keep thinking we should see other people, and an hour later I’m cradling you
Parenting
Laughter, Love, and The Royal Wedding
Everyone was excited about the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, my six year old step-daughter Rose included.
When your kids don’t love church camp
Do your kids love church camp? What do you do when they don’t? Miriam McKenney shares her experiences with her daughters when some love church camp and some don’t.
Poetry and the Good News Radio
I’m alone. Nobody likes me. God must not care. I can’t trust anybody. I can’t do anything right. Life’s not
Gleaning Wisdom from Joan of Arc and My Own Children
At some point I was told that adults were the only ones with true wisdom and knowledge. And then I
Don’t take a vacation from God! Faith Formation is year-round and lifelong.
Every year, the church-going faithful come into Pentecost with their post-Easter glow and then, well…honestly, everyone seems to disappear. The