Learning (with Children) How to Pray
I taught my chapel kids the Lord’s Prayer. They taught me that I am still and always learning prayer.
young children
Lent Among the Sippy Cups
The church calendar has no time for frenetic, harried mindlessness. (Which is a shame, because I’d be great at that.)
My daughter tried to make a bargain with God – then asked me if it would work.
My daughter tried to make a deal with God – not the point of prayer. But so did the Psalmist.
I took a deep breath, and started praying Compline with my family.
I made a handout to teach my parish the practice of Compline. I wasn’t sure quite what would happen when I took five home.
Teach the Faith with Children’s Books [Giveaway] – CLOSED
A giveaway of children’s books from ZonderKidz includes short reviews of each one. Great for thinking through the Easter basket!
Preparing for Easter with grandchildren (who don’t know the story)
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.
Discipleship
To abide in the shadow of the Almighty…
When the priest invited her flock to come and see the new table, to worship in the round, to try something new, four little feet—and the two little boys they belong to—took her seriously.
Liturgical Year
Helping Little Ones with Lent
Persecution, betrayal, torture and agonizing death don’t make for contented bedtime stories or heart-warming conversation around the dinner table. How do we help little ones understand Lent?
Lent is a great time to teach young children about Christ, our Good Shepherd. Here’s how.
Lent is a perfect time to teach your children what it means that Christ is our Good Shepherd. Here’s a plethora of children’s books to help you do just that.
We Need Both Facts and Fairies
I believe in a world that is wider and deeper and bolder than the facts that I can quantify about my existence.
