The Beauty of Doubt
In today’s world of wildly fast innovation, I think there are a few jobs that don’t get the credit they […]
St. John the Baptist
Preparing and Trusting on the Nativity of John the Baptist
For a few years after college I was part of a local production of Godspell that toured all over Rhode Island performing the show in various churches and venues.
John the Baptist: The Righteous Hero
John the Baptist is one of my heroes because he pointed to Christ.
What John the Baptist and Fran McKendree Taught Me
Say yes like John. Show up like Fran. Be brave. Be bold. Be loved.
Celebrating the Nativity of John the Baptist with Prophecy and Flame
Today our church celebrates the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist. It’s always been an interesting feast day for me. Typically feast days commemorate the entire lives of saints. They get a singular day to mark their births, the miracles and ministries they performed while alive, and ultimately their deaths.
Finding Hope in the News and in the Beheading of John the Baptist
My husband and I don’t watch TV news, partially because we have two elementary school aged children, but also because
“His name is John.” Because names matter – then and now.
Zechariah knew what his son was destined to do: inaugurate the movement that would prepare the way for Jesus Christ.
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 the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
A fresco and a recipe offer inspiration for celebrating the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist at home.