It only took 40 years, but I finally realized that Valentine’s Day offers the opportunity to reflect on my love for the people nearest and dearest to me.
The Good Book Club Returns
Yesterday’s Feast of the Epiphany marked the return of The Good Book Club.
The Hard, Essential Work of Observing Advent
For the first time in my adult life, I’m nervous about Advent.
How do we talk to our children about the truth of Thanksgiving?
The annual elementary school Thanksgiving feast is such prominent event from my childhood, and one I’m incredibly grateful that my own children have never experienced.
How the Pandemic Changed Us
What in our lives now is the same as it was pre-pandemic
ConseCrate: Because she doesn’t need another cross
I found the carefully curated items inside my monthly ConseCrate box too good to give up.
A Resource Re-Entering Faith Formation
A couple of weeks ago Building Faith shared a resource about resuming formation classes from the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) and the Office of Christian Formation in the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA)\, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it.
Reading, Writing, and Praying the Psalms
In March 2020, my small church pressed the pause button on several ministries. Even as some groups stopped gathering, other ministries adapted, evolved and even grew.
Taking Time to Receive the Good News
Mark’s account of the resurrection is absolutely perfect for children.
Maundy Thursday’s Call to Love
Do you remember observing Maundy Thursday at home last year? It felt like a quaint, one-time experience to share with our households, then years later share as a story with future generations of the family. Except of course, it wasn’t a one-time experience. We’re here again a year later with another Maundy Thursday at home.