Today our church celebrates the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist. It’s always been an interesting feast day for me. Typically feast days commemorate the entire lives of saints. They get a singular day to mark their births, the miracles and ministries they performed while alive, and ultimately their deaths.
Celebrating the Nativity of John the Baptist with Prophecy and Flame Read Post »
This year I have two parental goals during Eastertide: Remember to teach the story of Easter and remember to celebrate Easter for its full fifty days.
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Read Post »
At the ripe ages of ten and seven-and-a-half, my kids now understand that their clergy parents will grant them unlimited screen time on Sunday afternoons in exchange for remaining quiet enough for us to nap.
We know Oscar Romero because of his outspoken liberation theology, but that is not what marked the majority of his ordained life.
Living as a Microphone for God Read Post »
Currently I’m sitting on my sister’s couch with her tiny 6 pound, two-week-old baby nestled right beside me. Life is good. So very good.
Sharing Love, Prayers, and Discipleship with a Brand New Niece Read Post »
Today is not only the Feast of the Confession of Saint Peter, but also the first day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This week falls each January between two holy days: The Confession of Saint Peter and the Conversion of Saint Paul.
Today, eight days into the Christmas season, the Episcopal Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Name. We celebrate this feast day on January 1st each year because it’s the day when Jesus was named by his parents and circumcised.
Celebrating the Feast of the Holy Name Read Post »
Advent is officially one week away. How are you feeling about it? Will this be the year you are finally able to slow down and enjoy this season of preparation? Grow Christians tries every November to ready our community to do just that.
Faith at Home: Planning for Advent Read Post »
Several years ago the church I currently serve decided to end their Wednesday healing service, opting instead to add healing
Saint Luke and Laying On Hands Read Post »
Where is the line drawn between wanting your children to grow into their best selves and accepting them for who
Parenting as a Perfectionist Read Post »