Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
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.
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Consciously Alert
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.
Living as a Microphone for God
We know Oscar Romero because of his outspoken liberation theology, but that is not what marked the majority of his ordained life.
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Faith at Home – Preparing for Lent
The season of Lent is less than a week away. Now is the time to talk with your family about what you will be giving up and/or what disciplines you will be taking on.
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Sharing Love, Prayers, and Discipleship with a Brand New Niece
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.
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What Unites Us
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.
Celebrating the Feast of the Holy Name
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.
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Faith at Home: Planning for Advent
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.
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Saint Luke and Laying On Hands
Several years ago the church I currently serve decided to end their Wednesday healing service, opting instead to add healing
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Parenting as a Perfectionist
Where is the line drawn between wanting your children to grow into their best selves and accepting them for who
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