This week, the annual business meeting and conference of The Union of Black Episcopalians is taking place in New Jersey. I can’t help but reflect on my past years attending UBE as a child and teenager. I waited for it all year.
Coming home while on the road: my summer faith community Read Post »
Mary Magdalene proclaimed to the Apostles and to the world the work of the risen Christ in her life.
The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene reminds me of the strong women who shaped my life. Read Post »
My daughter would start with the memorized prayer, then go “off script” and talk to God. She learned to pray.
My daughters are learning to pray–beginning with Grace. Read Post »
Visiting holy spaces helps us find the wonder and beauty of God in unfamiliar surroundings.
Stumbling across holy places lifts up my heart – and our family’s travels. Read Post »
Family visits can be a pilgrimage into the heart of love and acceptance, not perfect like God’s love, but a great reflection.
Family travels can be like pilgrimages – even if you’re not going far. Read Post »
We were hurtling through the air at an amusement park. Was my son really saying what I thought I heard?
I thought my child was taking the Lord’s name in vain. It was the opposite. Read Post »
I’ve slowly come up with a few small things that might at least plant the seeds of understanding “life from death” for our secular grandchildren.
Preparing for Easter with grandchildren (who don’t know the story) Read Post »
After surgery, homemade prayer cards from my teen daughters were truly a blessing.
Homemade Prayer Cards: Gifts that Keep on Giving Read Post »
Being forgiven – and forgiving others – is at the core of our faith.
Day 8: Pray for Forgiveness Read Post »
The call to put God first is very clear – but not very simple.
Day 5: Seek Me First Read Post »