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Outward and Visible Signs of Friendship

January 12, 2021 By Erin Jean Warde 1 Comment

Saint Aelred of Rievaulx is known for his work on spiritual friendship. What a time to be confronted with the idea of spiritual friendship, when friendship might feel like the furthest-away love we are feeling.

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Using Minecraft to Teach Kids About Christianity

January 11, 2021 By Elizabeth Brignac Leave a Comment

Educators are already aware of Minecraft’s potential in the classroom, to the extent that Minecraft has created Minecraft: Education Edition to accommodate teachers. But Minecraft can also be useful for both parents and Christian educators in teaching children about both liturgy and the Bible.

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Hoping for an Enlargement of Vision

January 9, 2021 By Sara Irwin Leave a Comment

Stretching the confines of what was possible for women’s leadership, Julia Chester Emery’s work changed the church and the world in her decades long ministry.

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In the Moment of Fleeing to Egypt

January 8, 2021 By Lauren Kuratko Leave a Comment

The end of Christmas crashes the promised healing of the manger scene into the wounded world and the terror cultivated by those who fear the loss of power. Christ is already active in the world, but everything is not yet well.  

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Star Words, Chalked Blessings, and Manifestations of Christ

January 6, 2021 By Allison Sandlin Liles 14 Comments

Our family has picked up a new Epiphany tradition each of the past few years.

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Christmas Isn’t Canceled

December 31, 2020 By Matthew Chen 1 Comment

Christmas isn’t canceled. The New Year is coming, fresh and frosty.

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