Our family is in church every Sunday. Except for one week this summer, when we weren’t.
Archives for September 2016
Children Still Speak of Angels
Don’t be shy about talking with your own children about angels. They may know more than you do.
Loving Creatures Great and Small for St. Francis Day
Caring for animals helps kids know they can improve the lives of creatures smaller and more vulnerable than they are.
Secrets of a Pew Whisperer: Let the Children Pick the Seat
I have my own criteria for selecting a seat in church. But giving my children the freedom to pick where they want to sit has helped me see my limitations.
5 Ways to Teach Kids Financial Stewardship in the Digital Age
Now that many of us give online through automatic donation, how do we teach kids what it means to tithe?
Preparing to Celebrate St. Michael & All Angels
Angels appear in about half the books of the Bible and are mentioned over 300 times. They fulfill the function of gateway – or bridge – between heaven and earth.
Celebrating St. Matthew, Evangelist
St. Matthew’s feast is a direct connection between our brokenness and Heaven’s wholeness.
Colanders, Kitchen Sink Sprayers, and Baptism
Sometimes even a colander with water-filled holes can help kids understand that they are dearly loved and claimed by God.
Family Bible Study: A Labor of Love
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post about being frustrated at my family’s lack of scripture in our lives, so we started a family Bible study. Here’s what happened.
Celebrating Holy Cross Day
To share the comfort and healing that Christ offers, I must be willing to go into the destroyed and damaged places in my community, my home, my church and face the ruin honestly.