The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, […]
A Language Practice for Pentecost
In the Gospel for this Pentecost Sunday, one line jumps out at me in particular as a parent. Jesus says to the disciples, I did […]
Fear, Independence and Scrambled Eggs
Three months ago I finally carved out time to read the parenting book a church speaker recommended in the fall. This speaker has the reputation […]
Liturgical Trapdoors: Preparing for Mother’s Day
In May of 2002, I wandered through the aisles of a Target. I probably needed laundry detergent, but instead was lingering over purses and sunglasses, […]
Help me up, this is my song
Some of my first memories of our tiny country church are in the first pew, sitting right next to my great-grandmother. After raising my grandmother […]
A Tale of Easters, Large and Small
** Today’s post is brought to you by Ben Gildas.** Easter is here. Did you miss it? I can tell you from first hand […]
A Note From Your Friends at Forward Movement…
Dear Friends, Grace and Peace to you and those you love! We hope that this Eastertide is one of joy and growth for […]
A Good Friday – Even for the Family
Good Friday displays how God in Christ relates to humans in and through suffering.
As a recovering perfectionist, I know: there’s no perfect way to “do” Holy Week.
This Holy Week, God will be at work in us in ways we cannot yet ask or imagine.
I’m thinking about toy guns with wisdom from the book of Numbers.
I want to be enough of a roadblock to convince them to think a little more deeply.